Description

Chicken Parmesan is a classic Italian-American dish featuring breaded chicken breasts topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese, then baked to golden perfection. It’s hearty, comforting, and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup breadcrumbs (Italian-style preferred)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/4 cup olive oil (for frying)
1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or parsley (optional)
Cooked spaghetti or pasta for serving (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper. Set up a dredging station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and garlic powder.
Coat each chicken piece in flour, dip in eggs, then press into the breadcrumb mixture until well coated.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Fry chicken 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Place fried chicken cutlets in the prepared baking dish. Spoon marinara sauce over each piece, then top with shredded mozzarella.
Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F) and cheese is bubbly and golden.
Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve over pasta if desired.

Notes

Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
Marinara can be homemade or store-bought.
To lighten the dish, bake the breaded chicken instead of frying.
Great for meal prep — leftovers reheat well.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet with sauce and cheese
Calories: 460
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 670mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 120mg