How to Make The Best Parmesan Chicken Bake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and easy dinner idea that the whole family will love? Look no further than this recipe for The Best Parmesan Chicken Bake. This dish is a simple and satisfying way to enjoy tender, juicy chicken breasts with a crispy, golden-brown coating of parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. It's a crowd-pleaser that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special weekend meal.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed and finely chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 cups prepared marinara sauce
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 (5 ounce) package garlic croutons

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Coat the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish with olive oil, and sprinkle with garlic and red pepper flakes.
  • Arrange chicken breasts in the bottom of the dish.
  • Pour marinara sauce over chicken. Sprinkle basil over marinara sauce, and top with 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese, followed by 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese, and croutons.
  • Top with remaining mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese and croutons are golden brown and the chicken is no longer pink inside, about 35 minutes to an hour, depending on the shape and thickness of your chicken breasts. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a chicken breast should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • Serve hot and enjoy!
  • Nutrition

    477 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 100mg
    • Sodium: 1022mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 40g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 424mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 559mg