Description
Parmesan Chicken brings pure comfort straight to your dinner table with crispy, golden-brown goodness that makes family meals feel special. Tender chicken breasts coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese create a simple yet satisfying meal that everyone will absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1½ cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Coating Ingredients:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup freshly chopped basil
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken breasts by placing them between plastic wrap sheets. Pound each breast to a uniform ¼-inch thickness using a meat mallet, ensuring even cooking and tender texture.
- Set up three shallow dishes: one with ½ cup flour, another with 2 eggs whisked with 1 tablespoon milk, and the third with 1 cup panko breadcrumbs mixed with ½ cup Parmesan cheese.
- Sprinkle salt and black pepper on each chicken breast. Dredge the chicken first in flour, shaking off excess, then dip completely in egg mixture, and finally coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (375°F). Carefully place breaded chicken in hot oil, cooking 2-3 minutes per side until a crispy golden-brown crust forms.
- Transfer browned chicken to a baking dish. Pour 1½ cups marinara sauce evenly over the chicken, covering each piece completely.
- Sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese and additional Parmesan over the sauced chicken. This creates a delicious melted cheese topping.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes, watching until cheese bubbles and turns slightly golden brown.
- Remove from oven and garnish with ¼ cup freshly chopped basil just before serving. The herbs add a bright, fresh finish to your dish.
Notes
- Choose chicken breasts of similar thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry edges.
- Pat the chicken completely dry before coating to help the breadcrumb mixture stick better and create a crispier crust.
- Add a splash of buttermilk or let chicken sit in egg wash for 15 minutes before breading to make the meat extra tender and juicy.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular breadcrumbs with almond flour or crushed gluten-free crackers, which provide an equally delicious crispy coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg