Classic Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti
Golden breaded chicken breast baked with marinara and melted cheese, served with spaghetti and crusty bread — an Italian-American favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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- 2 chicken breasts, butterflied
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Spaghetti, cooked
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- Bread, to serve
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Butterfly the chicken breasts for even thickness.
- Coat each piece of chicken in flour, then dip in beaten egg, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and pan-fry chicken until golden on both sides, about 3–4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish. Spoon marinara sauce over each piece and top with shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly and chicken is cooked through.
- Serve with cooked spaghetti on the side. Garnish with fresh parsley and additional parmesan if desired.
- Add crusty bread on the side and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra crispy chicken, use panko breadcrumbs.
- Use freshly grated cheese for better melt and flavor.
- You can use store-bought or homemade marinara sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
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