Description
A quick and delicious chicken parmesan recipe served with roasted vegetables, perfect for a 30-minute meal.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In a large bowl, toss the zucchini, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
- While the vegetables are roasting, prepare the chicken. Place the flour in one shallow dish, beat the eggs in another dish, and combine the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a third dish.
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness (about 1/2 inch) for even cooking. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off the excess, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the breaded chicken and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Once the chicken is cooked, spoon marinara sauce over each piece and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover the skillet and let it cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Serve the chicken hot alongside the roasted vegetables.
Notes
- For a healthier option, use whole wheat breadcrumbs and low-fat cheese.
- Add your favorite herbs or spices to the breadcrumb mixture for extra flavor, such as paprika or crushed red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 200mg