Name: Easy Cheesy Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 1 egg (lightly beaten); 12 chicken tenders ((about 1 1/2 lbs)); 4 Tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup marinara sauce; 12 fresh basil leaves; 1 cup shredded 4-cheese blend; cooked pasta and extra marinara sauce* ((optional))

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This picture does not do this dish justice! It’s easy to make and one of our family’s favorites. The best part about it is that it can be ready in about 30 minutes- perfect for those busy nights when you don’t have a lot of time to make dinner!

Easy Cheesy Chicken Parmesan Recipe

This delicious Chicken Parmesan Recipe can be ready in about 30 minutes- perfect for those busy nights when you don’t have a lot of time to make dinner!

6 people

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

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Ingredients

▢ 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
▢ 1 egg, lightly beaten
▢ 12 chicken tenders , (about 1 1/2 lbs)
▢ 4 Tablespoons vegetable oil
▢ 1 cup marinara sauce
▢ 12 fresh basil leaves
▢ 1 cup shredded 4-cheese blend
▢ cooked pasta and extra marinara sauce*, (optional)

Instructions

Heat oven to 375 degrees.
Place bread crumbs and egg in separate dishes. Dip chicken in egg, shaking off excess. Coat with bread crumbs, place on a plate.
Heat 2 Tbsp oil in large non-stick skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add 1/2 of the chicken, cook 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining oil and chicken.
Place cooked chicken in 13x9" dish. Spoon marinara sauce over the chicken. Top each tender with basil leaf, then sprinkle with cheese.
Bake at 375 for 10 minutes, til bubbly and cheese melts. Serve with cooked noodles and sauce.*

Notes

*Nutritional information does not include pasta and extra marinara sauce

Nutrition

Calories: 358 kcal · Carbohydrates: 16 g · Protein: 30 g · Fat: 19 g · Saturated Fat: 12 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 109 mg · Sodium: 738 mg · Potassium: 580 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 3 g · Vitamin A: 450 IU · Vitamin C: 5 mg · Calcium: 175 mg · Iron: 2 mg

Cuisine: American, Italian

Course: Main Course

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Questions & Reviews

Jenn @ My Not So Glamorous Life says:

Mouth watering!

Danielle Wagasky says:

Looks yummy;)

The 5 McCartneys says:

What is a chicken tender? A chicken breast?

OncehadanameotherthanMommy says:

A chicken tender is typically smaller than a chicken breast – if you buy your chicken pre-cut from the grocery store it’ll be labeled as tenders.

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Jenn @ My Not So Glamorous Life says:

Mouth watering!
Danielle Wagasky says:

Looks yummy;)
The 5 McCartneys says:

What is a chicken tender? A chicken breast?
OncehadanameotherthanMommy says:

A chicken tender is typically smaller than a chicken breast – if you buy your chicken pre-cut from the grocery store it’ll be labeled as tenders.