Italian chicken
Italian chicken usually refers to chicken dishes that are prepared with ingredients and flavors commonly found in Italian cuisine. It could be a dish like Chicken Parmesan (pollo alla parmigiana) or Chicken Marsala (pollo alla marsala), which are popular Italian chicken dishes. These dishes often involve using ingredients like tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, herbs, and cheese to create a delicious and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a shallow dish, mix together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Brush each chicken breast with olive oil, then coat them with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Place the coated chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the breadcrumbs are crispy.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and spoon marinara sauce over the top of each chicken breast.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 533kcal (27%)Carbohydrates: 17g (6%)Protein: 61g (122%)Fat: 24g (37%)Saturated Fat: 8g (50%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 178mg (59%)Sodium: 1057mg (46%)Potassium: 1109mg (32%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 3g (3%)Vitamin A: 641IU (13%)Vitamin C: 7mg (8%)Calcium: 313mg (31%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
