The Best Parmesan Chicken Bake Recipe

This Parmesan-style chicken bake is baked in a casserole dish rather than breaded or fried, but it still has that irresistible combination of tender chicken, crunchy-cheesy coating, and flavorful sauce.

Table of Content 

1. Ingredients
2. Preparation | Directions to use
3. Duration
4. Nutrition Facts

Ingredients Required | Parmesan Chicken Bake Recipe

• 2 tbsp of olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed and finely chopped
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 6 chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless
• 2 cups marinara sauce, prepared
• ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
• 1 package (8 ounces) of shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 package (5 ounces) of garlic croutons

The Best Parmesan Chicken Bake Recipe

Preparation | Directions to use

1. Preheat the oven to 350° F. (175 degrees C).
2. Spread olive oil on the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish and sprinkle with garlic and red pepper flakes.
3. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the dish and cover with marinara sauce. Sprinkle basil over marinara sauce, then top with half of the mozzarella and half of the Parmesan cheese. Croutons are sprinkled on top, followed by the remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.
4. Bake for 35 minutes to an hour, depending on the shape and thickness of your chicken breasts until the cheese and croutons are golden brown and the chicken is no longer pink inside. In the thickest part of a chicken breast, an instant-read thermometer should read at least 160 degrees F. (70 degrees C).

Notes:  If desired, add more marinara sauce. And imitation Parmesan will not taste the same... Purchase some authentic Parmigiano-Reggiano!

Duration | Parmesan Chicken Bake Recipe

Duration of Recipe
Preparation Time	15 minutes
Cooking Time	35 minutes
Time allotted	50 minutes
Servings	6

Nutrition Facts |  Parmesan Chicken Bake 

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories

477

Fat

22g

Carbs

28g

Protein

40g