Oven-Baked Chicken Parmesan with Garlic Butter Crust

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-29 · Updated 2026-05-29

Topped with a rich tomato sauce and melted Parmesan cheese, finished with a garlic butter crust baked to golden perfection. This Australian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (600 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
• 2, beaten large eggs
• 1 cup (100 g) Italian-style breadcrumbs
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) prepared marinara sauce
• 3/4 cup (75 g) grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup (100 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup (10 g), chopped fresh basil leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Season 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (600 g) with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Place 1/2 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour in a shallow dish. In a second dish, beat 2 large eggs. In a third dish, place 1 cup (100 g) Italian-style breadcrumbs.
3. Step 3: Dredge each chicken breast first in flour, shaking off excess, then dip in beaten eggs, and finally coat evenly with breadcrumbs.
4. Step 4: In a large ovenproof skillet, heat 3 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown but not fully cooked.
5. Step 5: Remove skillet from heat. Spread 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) marinara sauce evenly over the chicken. Sprinkle 3/4 cup (75 g) grated Parmesan and 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella over top.
6. Step 6: In a small saucepan, melt 3 tbsp butter with 4 minced garlic cloves over low heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Drizzle the garlic butter over the cheese topping.
7. Step 7: Place skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes until the chicken reaches 75°C (165°F) and cheese is bubbly and golden.
8. Step 8: Garnish with 1/4 cup (10 g) chopped fresh basil before serving alongside pasta or salad.