Classic Chicken Parmesan
Classic Chicken Parmesan features crisp, golden-breaded chicken cutlets smothered in tangy spaghetti sauce and finished with a bubbly blanket of mozzarella and Parmesan. Each bite balances crunchy coating with gooey cheese and rich tomato, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual get-together. Serve it over pasta to soak up every last bit of sauce.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Chicken Parmesan, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 17
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking sheet.
- 2
Pour egg into a small shallow bowl. Put bread crumbs in a separate shallow bowl. Dip chicken in the egg, then coat it with the bread crumbs. Set the coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 40 minutes. Remove from the oven.
- 4
Pour 1/2 of the spaghetti sauce into a 7x11-inch baking dish. Arrange the chicken breasts over the sauce, then cover with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses on top.
- 5
Continue baking until heated through and the cheeses have melted, about 20 more minutes.
- Calories 650.13 kcal High 33%
- Protein 73.61 g Good Source 147%
- Carbohydrate 36.83 g 13%
- Total Fat 22.48 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 9.79 g High 49%
- Trans Fat 0.05 g High --
- Cholesterol 300.46 mg High 100%
- Sodium 1478.67 mg High 64%
- Dietary Fiber 3.23 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 9.35 g --
- Added Sugars 0.83 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 391.35 mg Good Source 30%
- Iron 4.65 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 620.65 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 160.1 mcg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin C 3.53 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.49 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Classic Chicken Parmesan is made with 6 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bread Crumbs, Chicken Breast, Eggs, and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 650.13 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Chicken Parmesan made of?
- The main ingredients are Bread Crumbs, Chicken Breast, Eggs, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Pasta Sauce. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic Chicken Parmesan?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 650.13 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Chicken Parmesan easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Classic Chicken Parmesan healthy?
- Classic Chicken Parmesan has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 650.13 calories and 73.61 g of protein, or 147% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1478.67 mg (64% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.79 g (49% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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