Cooking for One

Chicken Parmesan for One

Make chicken parmesan for one with a crispy baked crumb coating, marinara, and melted mozzarella in a small dish. No frying, ready in about 35 minutes.

Chicken Parmesan for One

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A crumb-coated chicken breast baked, then topped with marinara, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Serve it with pasta if you like.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
CourseMain Course
CuisineAmerican
Servings1 serving
Calories627

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese divided
  • ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 (6-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast
  • ¼ cup marinara sauce
  • 1 ounce mozzarella cheese shredded or sliced
  • Optional: chopped parsley and cooked pasta to serve

Equipment

  • mixing bowl

Directions
 

  1. Heat the oven to 400°F. On a plate, mix the breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan, the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Dip the chicken in the melted butter, then press the crumb mixture onto all sides. Set it in a lightly greased 5×7-inch baking dish and drizzle the leftover butter over the top.
  3. Bake for about 20 minutes, until the chicken reaches 150°F to 155°F.
  4. Spoon the marinara over the chicken and top with the mozzarella and the rest of the Parmesan. Bake 5 to 10 minutes more, until the cheese melts and the chicken reaches 165°F.
  5. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with pasta, if you like.

Nutrition

Serving: 316g | Calories: 627kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 219mg | Sodium: 1267mg | Potassium: 855mg | Fiber: 1.9g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1453IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 301mg | Iron: 2.1mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); seasoned breadcrumbs counted as dry bread crumbs, shredded Parmesan cheese counted as grated parmesan, ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning counted as dried oregano, boneless counted as raw chicken breast, mozzarella cheese (the first choice counted). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.