Description
Chicken Parmesan brings comfort straight to your dinner table with a golden, crispy coating that cracks beautifully when you slice into it. Melted cheese and tangy marinara sauce make this classic Italian-American dish a weeknight winner that will have your family asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Breading Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning and Garnish:
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper across each chicken breast, ensuring complete seasoning coverage.
- Spread 1 cup all-purpose flour on a flat plate, creating an even coating surface for your chicken.
- Whisk 2 large eggs in a separate shallow bowl until thoroughly blended and smooth.
- Mix 1 cup breadcrumbs with 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese in another plate, creating a crispy coating mixture.
- Dredge each chicken breast first through flour, shaking off excess, then dip completely in beaten eggs.
- Roll the egg-coated chicken through the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture, pressing gently to help crumbs adhere completely.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until oil shimmers and appears slightly rippled.
- Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes on first side until golden brown, creating a crisp exterior.
- Flip chicken and cook additional 6-8 minutes, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer chicken to a clean baking dish preheated to 400°F.
- Spoon ½ cup marinara sauce evenly over each chicken breast.
- Sprinkle ⅓ cup shredded mozzarella cheese across the top of each piece.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese melts completely and edges turn golden.
- Remove from oven and let rest 3-4 minutes before serving.
- Optionally garnish with fresh chopped basil or parsley just before presenting.
Notes
- Check chicken thickness before coating to ensure even cooking and crispy exterior.
- Shake off excess flour and egg to prevent soggy breading that won’t crisp properly.
- Use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature for safe eating.
- Choose panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch and mix them with grated Parmesan for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 27-36 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg