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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in The Best Parmesan Chicken Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 88 / 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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- 6
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 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 30%
- Protein 69.75 g Good Source 140%
- Carbohydrate 28.25 g 10%
- Total Fat 23.6 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 6.83 g High 34%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 174.98 mg High 58%
- Sodium 933.15 mg High 41%
- Dietary Fiber 1.25 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 3.72 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 373.65 mg Good Source 29%
- Iron 2.14 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 235.08 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 75.33 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 6.95 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
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.
- Is The Best Parmesan Chicken Bake healthy?
- The Best Parmesan Chicken Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 608.2 calories and 69.75 g of protein, or 140% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 933.15 mg (41% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.83 g (34% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Garlic, 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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