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Easy Chicken Parmesan: A Quick Family Favorite

A close-up of a golden-brown breaded chicken breast topped with marinara sauce, melted mozzarella, and fresh basil, representing Easy Chicken Parmesan.
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Make this restaurant-quality Chicken Parmesan at home with simple steps. This recipe delivers crispy, cheesy cutlets perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, for pan-frying
  • 2 cups marinara sauce (your favorite brand)
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • Fresh basil, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold the cutlets in a single layer.
  2. Set up your breading station: Place flour on one shallow plate. Whisk eggs in a second shallow bowl. Mix panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, oregano, and garlic powder on a third shallow plate. Season the chicken cutlets lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Dredge each chicken cutlet first in the flour, shaking off excess. Dip it into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off. Finally, press the cutlet firmly into the breadcrumb mixture to coat both sides completely.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry the breaded chicken cutlets for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. You may need to work in batches. This step gives you that crispy breaded chicken breast texture.
  5. Arrange the browned cutlets in the prepared baking dish. Spoon about 1/4 cup of marinara sauce over each cutlet.
  6. Top each piece of chicken with slices of fresh mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle a little extra grated Parmesan over the cheese.
  7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit).
  8. Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil, and serve immediately over your favorite pasta for a complete family friendly pasta night.

Notes

  • For an even quicker prep, you can use store-bought thin-sliced chicken cutlets.
  • If you prefer a baked-only method, spray the breaded cutlets with cooking spray and bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes before adding sauce and cheese, then bake for another 10 minutes.
  • Use high-quality marinara sauce; it makes a big difference in the final flavor of this Italian comfort food at home.

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