Chicken Parmigiana

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This chicken parmigiana is a very nice dinner for two. Serve it with your favorite pasta and tossed greens.

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Served chicken parmigiana with spaghetti and marinara sauce.
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 1 egg, beaten

  • 2 ounces dry bread crumbs

  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • ¾ (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

  • 2 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking sheet.

    Ingredients for chicken parmigiana laid out on a marble surface.

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  2. Pour egg into a small shallow bowl. Place bread crumbs in a separate shallow bowl. Dip chicken into egg, then into bread crumbs. Place coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet.

    Breaded chicken breasts placed on a baking tray.

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  3. Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink and juices run clear, about 40 minutes. Remove from the oven.

    Breaded chicken on baking tray with cooling rack underneath.

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  4. Pour 1/2 of the spaghetti sauce into a 7x11-inch baking dish. Place chicken breasts over the sauce, then cover with remaining sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses on top.

    Breaded chicken topped with sauce and cheese in a baking dish.

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  5. Continue baking until heated through and cheeses have melted, about 20 more minutes.

    Chicken parmigiana with melted cheese and sauce after baking.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

528 Calories
18g Fat
45g Carbs
44g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 528
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 8g 38%
Cholesterol 184mg 61%
Sodium 1310mg 57%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 6g 20%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 44g 87%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Calcium 445mg 34%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 804mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.