Oven-Baked Chicken Parmesan with Fresh Basil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-05-16

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Juicy breaded chicken breasts baked with marinara and melted mozzarella, finished with fresh basil for a classic Italian dinner. This Italian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, all-purpose flour, large eggs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 550 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2, beaten large eggs
1 1/2 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
3 tbsp olive oil
2 cups marinara sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp, freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Season 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Dredge each breast in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, then dip in 2 beaten eggs, and coat evenly with 1 1/2 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear breaded chicken for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown but not cooked through.
Step 3: Spoon 2 cups marinara sauce evenly over chicken breasts, then sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
Step 4: Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 15 minutes until cheese is melted and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil before serving.