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Chicken Parmesan 7

Chicken Parmesan

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๐Ÿฝ๏ธ A crispy, golden Chicken Parmesan with bubbly melted mozzarella and rich marinara that feels like a warm hug on busy weeknights.
โฑ๏ธ Budget-friendly and ready in under an hour using simple pantry ingredients for a restaurant-quality Italian dinner at home.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 cup breadcrumbs

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 cups marinara sauce

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

2 large eggs, beaten

Salt, to taste

Pepper, to taste

Garlic powder, to taste

Italian herbs, to taste

Olive oil, for frying

Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1-Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC).

2-Season the chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.

3-Set up breading station: Beat eggs in a shallow dish; in another dish, combine breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian herbs.

4-Bread the cutlets: Dip each chicken breast in beaten eggs, then coat thoroughly with breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.

5-Fry the chicken: Heat a generous layer of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; fry each breaded breast 4-5 minutes per side until deeply golden. Work in batches to maintain oil temperature around 350ยฐF.

6-Assemble the dish: Transfer fried cutlets to a baking dish; spoon marinara sauce over each, then top with shredded mozzarella and a sprinkle of extra Parmesan.

7-Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and chicken is cooked through; let rest 5 minutes before serving.

8-Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot over spaghetti, pasta, or alongside a salad.

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Notes

๐Ÿ”ฅ Hot oil is non-negotiable โ€” aim for about 350ยฐF so the breading crisps up instead of turning greasy.
๐Ÿง‚ Season every layer โ€” add garlic powder, salt, pepper, and dried Italian herbs directly into your breadcrumb mixture for flavor in every bite.
๐Ÿ… Don’t drown the cutlets in sauce โ€” a generous spoonful per piece is plenty to keep the crust from getting soggy.

  • Author: Ruby Bennett
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Resting Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop and Oven
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 920mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 48g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg