Description
This 5 ingredient chicken parmesan bake is a quick, cheesy, and comforting dinner made with simple ingredients and ready in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
4 chicken breasts
1 cup marinara sauce
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a baking dish.
2. Place chicken breasts evenly in the dish.
3. Spread marinara sauce over each piece of chicken.
4. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly on top.
5. Add breadcrumbs over the cheese layer.
6. Bake for 30–35 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
7. Broil for 2–3 minutes for a crispy golden top.
8. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use fresh mozzarella for better melting.
Avoid excess sauce to keep topping crispy.
Pound chicken evenly for consistent cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American