Hey there, food lovers! Get ready to dive into the ultimate comfort food classic: Chicken Parmesan. This recipe delivers perfectly crispy chicken cutlets smothered in rich marinara and melted mozzarella – it's easier than you think and guaranteed to be a family favorite!
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 4
Shop Key Ingredients
- Panko Breadcrumbs
- Marinara Sauce
- Parmesan Cheese
- Olive Oil
Full Recipe Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 ½ cups Panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ½ cup olive oil, for frying
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create 8 thinner cutlets. Place chicken cutlets between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound them to about ½-inch thickness.
- Set Up Breading Station: Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with Panko breadcrumbs mixed with ½ cup Parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Bread the Chicken: Dredge each chicken cutlet first in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the egg, letting any extra drip off, and finally coat thoroughly in the Panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Pan-Fry the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken cutlets in batches for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Transfer cooked cutlets to a plate if necessary.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour a thin layer of marinara sauce into the bottom of the skillet. Arrange the fried chicken cutlets over the sauce. Top each cutlet with more marinara sauce and then a generous sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake Until Bubbly: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
