The Best Parmesan Chicken Bake
The Best Parmesan Chicken Bake layers tender chicken with bright marinara, fresh basil, and a melty cap of mozzarella and Parmesan, finished with a garlicky crouton crunch. It’s saucy, cheesy, and full of Italian-American comfort, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a relaxed gathering when you want big flavor with minimal fuss.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Lightly coat the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish with olive oil, then sprinkle it with the garlic and red pepper flakes.
- 3
Place the chicken breasts in an even layer on the bottom of the dish.
- 4
Pour the marinara sauce over the chicken. Sprinkle the basil over the marinara sauce, then add 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese, followed by 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese, and the croutons.
- 5
Finish with the remaining mozzarella cheese and the remaining Parmesan cheese on top.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese and croutons are golden brown and the chicken is no longer pink inside, about 35 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the shape and thickness of the chicken breasts. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a chicken breast should register at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
- 7
Serve hot and enjoy!
- Calories 608.2 kcal High
- Protein 69.75 g Good Source
- Carbs 28.25 g Moderate
- Total Fat 23.6 g High
- Saturated Fat 6.83 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 174.98 mg High
- Sodium 933.15 mg High
- Fiber 1.25 g Low Source
- Sugar 3.72 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 522.12 mg Good Source
- Iron 2.14 mg Moderate
- Potassium 235.08 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 86.52 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 17.42 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
The Best Parmesan Chicken Bake is an Italian dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Fresh Basil, Garlic, and Garlic Croutons. Each serving provides about 608.2 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is The Best Parmesan Chicken Bake?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is The Best Parmesan Chicken Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Fresh Basil, Garlic, Garlic Croutons, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with The Best Parmesan Chicken Bake?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make The Best Parmesan Chicken Bake?
- About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 608.2 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is The Best Parmesan Chicken Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 7 steps.
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