Chicken Parmesan
A classic Italian-American dish featuring crispy chicken breasts topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-seasoned)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station: Place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and mix breadcrumbs with Parmesan in a third bowl.
- Bread the chicken: Dredge each breast in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook breaded chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a baking dish.
- Add sauce and cheese: Spoon marinara sauce over each chicken breast and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella.
- Bake until melty: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
Serve hot and garnish with fresh basil. Perfect with spaghetti or garlic bread.