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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!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: 30 minute meal, Baked Chicken Parmesan, Cheesy Chicken Parmesan, chicken tenders
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 358kcal

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