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Saucy Baked Parmesan Chicken

A delightful twist on chicken Parmesan without the breading and frying, resulting in a saucy, cheesy, and irresistible dish.

PT50M
50 min
easy
easy
6
6
477kcal
calories
28g
carbohydrates
22g
fat
3g
fiber
40g
protein
1022mg
sodium
9g
sugar

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed and finely chopped
0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 cups prepared marinara sauce
0.25 cup chopped fresh basil
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 (5 ounce) package garlic croutons

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
Step 2
Coat the bottom of a 22x33 cm (9x13-inch) casserole dish with olive oil, and sprinkle with crushed garlic and red pepper flakes.
Step 3
Arrange the chicken breasts in the dish.
Step 4
Pour marinara sauce over the chicken. Sprinkle basil over the sauce, and top with half of the mozzarella cheese, half of the Parmesan cheese, and croutons.
Step 5
Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Step 6
Bake for 35-60 minutes, or until the cheese and croutons are golden brown, and the chicken is cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach at least 70°C (160°F).
Step 7
Serve hot and enjoy!