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Chicken Parmesan for One

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword baked chicken parmesan, chicken parm for one, dinner for one, italian chicken
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 1 serving
A crumb-coated chicken breast baked, then topped with marinara, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Serve it with pasta if you like.

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

Directions

  • 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.
  • Dip the chicken in the melted butter, then press the crumb mixture onto all sides. Set it in a lightly greased 5x7-inch baking dish and drizzle the leftover butter over the top.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes, until the chicken reaches 150°F to 155°F.
  • 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.
  • 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.