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Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan

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What Is Chicken Parmesan? Chicken Parmesan is one of those dinners that feels special but comes together with everyday ingredients.

  • Total Time: 50 min
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 5 oz each
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
⅔ cup Panko bread crumbs
⅔ cup seasoned bread crumbs
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt, divided
½ teaspoon black pepper, divided
4 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
24 ounces marinara sauce, homemade or jarred
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil, for garnish
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1-Preheat the oven to 425°F: Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2-Place the flour in a shallow dish: Place the flour in a shallow dish. Place the eggs in a second shallow dish and beat with a fork.
3-In a third shallow dish, combine Panko: In a third shallow dish, combine Panko breadcrumbs, seasoned breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
4-Using the flat side of a meat: Using the flat side of a meat mallet, pound the chicken breasts to ½-inch thickness. After pounding, if they’re very large, you can cut them in half. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
5-Dip both sides of the chicken into: Dip both sides of the chicken into the flour and shake to remove any excess. Dip chicken in beaten eggs, then into the breadcrumb mixture and gently press to adhere.
6-Preheat the oil over medium-high heat in: Preheat the oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Brown the chicken for about 2 minutes per side or until golden, it does not need to cook through.
7-In the bottom of a 9×13 baking: In the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish, add 1 ½ cups of marinara sauce. Add the browned chicken. Top each piece of chicken with 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce in the center. Top with mozzarella and shredded parmesan.
8-Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden: Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and bubbly and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F with an instant-read thermometer.
9-Sprinkle with fresh basil and parsley and: Sprinkle with fresh basil and parsley and serve over pasta.

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  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 35 min
  • Method: bake

Nutrition

  • Calories: 647
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 2318mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Carbohydrates: 44g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 46g
  • Cholesterol: 199mg