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Chicken Parmesan

Crispy breaded chicken topped with marinara and melted mozzarella cheese, baked to golden perfection in a homemade sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Olive oil for frying

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large baking dish
  • Shallow bowls for breading
  • Meat mallet or rolling pin
  • Frying pan
  • Large spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place each chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound to 1-inch thickness.
  3. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper; in another bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  5. Heat about 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat; fry the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown.
  6. Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce in a large baking dish; place fried chicken breasts on top and spoon remaining sauce over them.
  7. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the chicken and sauce.
  8. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  10. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing to keep it juicy.