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Chicken Parmesan

Amanda P
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (sliced into cutlets)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • oil for pan-frying

For Assembly:

  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • Fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Instructions
  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Slice chicken into thin cutlets and season with salt and pepper.
  • Set up three bowls: flour; whisked eggs; breadcrumbs + Parmesan + seasonings.
  • Dredge each cutlet in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs, pressing to coat.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
  • Spread a thin layer of marinara in a baking dish. Add chicken, top with more marinara, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  • Bake 12–15 minutes, until cheese is melted and chicken reaches 165°F.
  • Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve.

Notes

  • Broil for 1–2 minutes for extra bubbly cheese
  • Serve over pasta, in a sub roll, or with veggies
  • Bread chicken ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours.