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Italian Herb-Crusted Chicken Parmesan

Name: Italian Herb-Crusted Chicken Parmesan
Prep time: 23 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 93 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 ½ cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; Fresh basil leaves, for garnish; Cooked spaghetti or your favorite pasta

Savor the delightful combination of crispy breadcrumb-coated chicken breasts topped with melted mozzarella and zesty marinara sauce.

4.9(650 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·September 19, 2025

Italian Herb-Crusted Chicken Parmesan — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

23 min

Cook

1 h 10 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Chicken

For the Marinara Sauce

For Topping

For the Side (Optional)

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 840 kcal
Protein: 78.8 g
Carbs: 94.5 g
Fat: 34.9 g
Fiber: 6.2 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3358 kcal
Protein: 315.2 g
Carbs: 377.8 g
Fat: 139.4 g
Fiber: 24.9 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts	880	160	0	20	0
1 cup all-purpose flour	455	13	95	1.2	3.4
2 large eggs beaten	140	12	1.2	9.5	0
1 ½ cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs	525	15	105	7.5	6
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese	216	21	4.5	13.5	0
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped	2	0.2	0.4	0	0.2
1 teaspoon garlic powder	10	0.5	2.2	0	0.3
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
2 tablespoons olive oil	238	0	0	27	0
1 small onion finely chopped	25	0.7	6	0.1	1.1
2 garlic cloves minced	8	0.4	1.8	0	0.1
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes	180	9	34	1.5	9
1 teaspoon sugar	16	0	4	0	0
1 teaspoon dried oregano	5	0.2	1.1	0.1	0.6
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese	640	48	8	44	0
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese	216	21	4.5	13.5	0
Fresh basil leaves for garnish	2	0.2	0.3	0	0.2
Cooked spaghetti or your favorite pasta	400	14	80	2	4

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Chicken

1
Season Chicken
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
2
Dredge in Flour
Dredge each breast in flour, shaking off excess.
3
Coat with Breadcrumbs
Dip into beaten eggs, then press into breadcrumb mixture.
Tip: Ensure chicken is fully coated in breadcrumbs for optimal crispiness.

Preparing the Marinara Sauce

1
Heat Oil
Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
2
Sauté Aromatics
Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
3
Simmer Sauce
Stir in crushed tomatoes, sugar, oregano, and seasoning. Simmer for 20 minutes.
Tip: For added flavor, let the marinara sauce simmer longer if time allows.

How to Make Italian Herb-Crusted Chicken Parmesan

Total time: 1 h 33 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Baking the Chicken
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place breaded chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet, bake for 20 minutes.
2
Simmering the Sauce
While chicken bakes, let the marinara sauce simmer gently.
3
Assembling Parmesan
Spread marinara sauce over each chicken breast, top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Bake until cheese is bubbly and golden.