The Best Parmesan Chicken Bake

Name: The Best Parmesan Chicken Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
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

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This Parmesan-style chicken bake is done casserole style (so, no breading or frying!), but still offers up that irresistible combination of tender chicken, crunchy-cheesy coating, and flavorful sauce.

By Chef John

Updated on February 21, 2023

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

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

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Coat the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish with olive oil, and sprinkle with garlic and red pepper flakes.

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Arrange chicken breasts in the bottom of the dish.

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Pour marinara sauce over chicken. Sprinkle basil over marinara sauce, and top with 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese, followed by 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese, and croutons.

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Top with remaining mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese.

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Bake in the preheated oven until cheese and croutons are golden brown and the chicken is no longer pink inside, about 35 minutes to an hour, depending on the shape and thickness of your chicken breasts. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a chicken breast should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

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Chef's Notes:

Use more marinara sauce if you like. And fake Parmesan will not taste the same… Go buy some real Parmigiano-Reggiano!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

477	Calories
22g	Fat
28g	Carbs
40g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 477
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g	28%
Saturated Fat 8g	41%
Cholesterol 100mg	33%
Sodium 1022mg	44%
Total Carbohydrate 28g	10%
Dietary Fiber 3g	12%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 40g
Vitamin C 2mg	12%
Calcium 424mg	33%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 559mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.