Description
Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti is the ultimate comfort food, combining crispy, golden chicken topped with rich marinara and melted cheese, served alongside perfectly cooked spaghetti. This dish transports you to family gatherings filled with laughter and delicious aromas. Easy to prepare, it’s perfect for any occasion—from cozy weeknights to festive celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 cups marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden brown, about 4–5 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the chicken and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Serve alongside chicken.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 500g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg