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5) Baked Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 1.5–2 lb, pounded to ½" thickness
  • 1 cup plain breadcrumbs or panko
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan divided
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1½ cups shredded mozzarella
  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil or parsley optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. Mix breadcrumbs, ¼ cup Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Dip chicken in eggs, then coat with breadcrumb mix.
  3. Heat oil in skillet over medium; brown chicken 2–3 minutes per side (don’t cook through).
  4. Arrange browned breasts in a baking dish, spoon marinara over each, sprinkle remaining Parmesan and mozzarella.
  5. Bake 15–20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and chicken reaches 165°F.
  6. Meanwhile cook spaghetti per package; drain and toss with extra sauce.
  7. Serve chicken over spaghetti, garnish with basil.