Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Italian-American · Main course · 50 min total

A classic Italian-American dish featuring breaded chicken cutlets topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, baked until bubbly and golden.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
3. Set up a breading station: in three shallow bowls, place flour (seasoned with a pinch of salt and pepper), beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
4. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess, then dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
5. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add breaded chicken and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
6. Pour marinara sauce around (not on top of) the chicken in the skillet. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over each chicken breast.
7. Transfer skillet to preheated oven and bake until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted and bubbly, about 15-20 minutes.
8. Let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil if desired. Serve hot.

Tips

• For extra crispy chicken, use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular.
• Serve over spaghetti or with a side salad and garlic bread.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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