Barefoot Contessa Chicken Parmesan
Description
Barefoot Contessa Chicken Parmesan is a classic Ina Garten recipe with crispy breaded chicken, rich marinara, and gooey melted mozzarella. Perfect for weeknight dinners or a cozy Italian-inspired meal.
Ingredients
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese , grated
- 3 teaspoons olive oil
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup basil, optional
Instructions
- Place 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound evenly until about ½ inch thick. Season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
- Prepare three shallow bowls: one with 1 cup all-purpose flour , one with beaten 3 large eggs, and one with 2 cups breadcrumbs mixed with grated 1 cup Parmesan cheese .
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture.
- Heat 3 teaspoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 3–4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Spread 3 cups marinara sauce in the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange fried chicken breasts on top, spoon more sauce over them, then sprinkle generously with 2 cups mozzarella cheese.
- Place the dish in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) and bake for 20–25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with 1/4 cup basil and serve hot with pasta or a side salad.
Equipment
- Baking Pan
- Tongs
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 647kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 50gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 207mgSodium: 1609mgPotassium: 953mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1290IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 508mgIron: 5mg