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chicken parmesan recipe

Chicken Parmesan Recipe

A classic and delicious Italian-American dish featuring breaded chicken cutlets topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Breading

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts chicken breasts
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs eggs beaten
  • 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil for frying

Sauce and Cheese

  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • If chicken breasts are thick, pound them to an even thickness.
  • Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
  • Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat with breadcrumb mixture.
  • Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Sear chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. You may need to do this in batches.
  • Pour marinara sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Top with shredded mozzarella and remaining Parmesan cheese.
  • Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Let stand for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve hot with your favorite pasta or a side salad.