Crispy Baked Chicken Parmesan with Roasted Broccoli
A delightful and healthy twist on a classic Italian dish, featuring crispy baked chicken parmesan served alongside flavorful roasted broccoli. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (4) chicken breasts
- (1 cup) breadcrumbs
- (1/2 cups) grated Parmesan cheese
- (2 cups) marinara sauce
- (2 cups) shredded mozzarella cheese
- (4) large eggs
- (2 tsp) Italian seasoning
- (1 tsp) garlic powder
- (2 lb) broccoli florets
- (4 tbsp) olive oil
- (1 tsp) salt
- (1/2 tsp) black pepper
- (1/2 tsp) crushed red pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200 °C).
- 2
In a shallow bowl, beat the (4) large eggs; set aside.
- 3
In another bowl, mix together (1 cup) breadcrumbs, (1/2 cup) grated Parmesan cheese, (2 tsp) Italian seasoning, (1 tsp) garlic powder, and a pinch of salt.
- 4
Dip each (4) chicken breasts into the egg mixture, then coat them in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- 5
Place the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 6
Spread (2 lb) broccoli florets on the same baking sheet, drizzle with (4 tbsp) olive oil, and season with (1 tsp) salt and (1/2 tsp) black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- 7
Bake the chicken and broccoli in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, until the chicken is crispy and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75 °C).
- 8
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and spoon (2 cup) marinara sauce over each chicken breast, then top with (2 cup) shredded mozzarella cheese.
- 9
Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 10
Once done, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving with the roasted broccoli.
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