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chicken parmesan in a white container

cheater’s chicken parmesan bake

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  • Author: Jennifer McDaniel
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 c. marinara sauce
  • 1 lb. chicken breast
  • 6 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 c. Italian-style Panko or whole-wheat breadcrumbs
  • Chopped herbs: basil, parsley, oregano, thyme (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray 8 x 13 glass pan with non-stick cooking spray. Coat pan with marinara sauce until 1/2 inch deep (about 2 cups).
  2. Slice the chicken length-wise until 1/4 inch thick (I sliced each chicken breast into about 3 thinner slices). Place the chicken on top of the marinara sauce.
  3. Slice mozzarella to 1/4 inch thick and put over chicken. Bake 20 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs across the pan. Bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  5. Check the temperature of the chicken, cook until chicken has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6 oz
  • Calories: 382
  • Sugar: 9.3 g
  • Sodium: 1307 mg
  • Fat: 10.1 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Fiber: 4.4 g
  • Protein: 45.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 98.3 mg