20-Minute Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup marinara sauce
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Preparation Time:

5 minutes

Cooking Time:

15 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
3. In a shallow bowl, combine flour, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese. Dredge chicken in the flour mixture.
4. In a separate bowl, combine bread crumbs and remaining Parmesan cheese. Coat chicken in the bread crumb mixture.
5. Place chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10 minutes.
6. Remove chicken from the oven and top with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
7. Return to the oven and bake for 5 more minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 450 per serving
• Protein: 45 grams
• Carbohydrates: 35 grams
• Fat: 20 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and flavorful
• Crispy and juicy chicken
• Rich and cheesy sauce
• Easy to prepare and quick to cook

User Comments:

• "This is the best chicken parmesan I've ever had!"
• "The chicken was so tender and the sauce was perfect."
• "I can't believe how easy this was to make."
• "I love that it's ready in just 20 minutes."
• "I'm definitely going to make this again."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Do not overcook the chicken, as it will become dry and tough.
• If you don't have a meat mallet, you can use a rolling pin to pound the chicken breasts thin.
• You can use any type of marinara sauce you like.
• If you don't have mozzarella cheese, you can use another type of melting cheese, such as cheddar or Monterey Jack.
• Serve with a side of pasta or salad for a complete meal.