April’s Baked Chicken Parmesan

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1

April's Baked Chicken Parmesan recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 -3 chicken breasts , cut in half
	1 jar Prego spaghetti sauce ( I use the Traditional flavor )
	1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
	1/4 cup dry parmesan cheese
	4 ounces pre-shredded mozzarella cheese
	8 ounces spaghetti noodles , cooked

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

620

Sugar

10g

Fat

27g

If you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe that's sure to please, look no further than April's Baked Chicken Parmesan. This recipe takes all of the classic flavors of chicken parmesan - juicy chicken, tangy tomato sauce, and melted cheese - and combines them into a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for busy weeknights. Plus, by serving this dish over a bed of cooked spaghetti noodles, you'll be getting an extra dose of filling carbs to help keep you full and satisfied.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2.	Dip each chicken breast half into the spaghetti sauce, coating well.
3.	In a separate bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
4.	Coat each chicken breast half in the breadcrumb mixture, making sure to cover both sides.
5.	Place the coated chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish and bake for 25 minutes.
6.	After 25 minutes, remove the chicken from the oven and sprinkle the pre-shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of each chicken breast half.
7.	Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8.	While the chicken is baking, cook the spaghetti noodles according to package directions.
9.	Serve the baked chicken parmesan over a bed of cooked spaghetti noodles.

PROS

April’s Baked Chicken Parmesan is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that the whole family will love.

The combination of crispy breaded chicken, tangy spaghetti sauce, and gooey melted cheese is sure to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters.

Plus, this recipe can be made in just over 30 minutes!

CONS

While this recipe is certainly delicious, it can be a bit high in calories and fat due to the breading and cheese.

However, by using lean chicken breast and whole wheat spaghetti noodles, you can make this recipe a bit healthier.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of lean protein, which is essential for building and repairing muscle tissue.
Plus, by using whole wheat spaghetti noodles, you’ll be adding a healthy dose of fiber to your meal.
Tomato-based sauces like Prego spaghetti sauce can also be beneficial for heart health and may even help to reduce the risk of certain types of cancer.