Baked Chicken Parmesan
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
395 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Baked Chicken Parmesan
Description
The Baked Chicken Parmesan recipe involves thinly sliced, pounded chicken breasts coated in mayonnaise then dredged in a mixture of Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika. Baking at 400°F produces a crispy, golden crust while keeping the chicken juicy. Topping the cutlets with marinara and shredded mozzarella or provolone before a brief return to the oven melts the cheese to a bubbly finish. This combination provides a satisfying texture contrast between crisp breading and the creamy, melted cheese.
Flavor unfolds with the meld of Italian seasoning and garlic in the breadcrumb mix, the richness of parmesan, and the savory tomato sauce married with melted cheese. The preparation is straightforward, relying on an oven bake rather than frying, yielding a less oily but still flavorful dish.
Serving suggestions include pairing this dish with pasta varieties like spaghetti, angel hair, or fettuccine, allowing the sauce to complement both the chicken and noodles. Fresh herbs like basil or parsley can be added for color and fragrant brightness.
Notes suggest that garlic powder can be swapped with fresh minced garlic, Italian seasoning adjusted in breadcrumbs, or mayonnaise replaced by melted butter for coating, offering flexibility according to available ingredients.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ¼ teaspoon paprika ground
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded, or provolone cheese
- basil for serving (optional, or parsley, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a large shallow bowl or on a large plate, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika. Set aside.
- Use a thin, sharp knife to slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise to create two thin fillets. Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap on a cutting board, and gently pound to about ⅜-inch with a meat tenderizer.
- Brush both sides of the chicken fillets with mayonnaise to evenly coat. Dredge each of the chicken cutlets in the breadcrumb mixture and place on a sheet pan sprayed with cooking spray. Bake for 17-20 minutes or until cooked through and the outsides are golden and crispy.
- Top each cutlet with a dollop of marinara and shredded cheese and return to the oven. Cook until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes. Serve with spaghetti, angel hair, or fettuccine noodles.
Notes
- Fresh minced garlic can replace garlic powder for a more vibrant flavor.
- Regular breadcrumbs combined with Italian seasoning can substitute Italian seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Mayonnaise can be swapped with melted butter for coating the chicken before breading.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 395 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 395kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 1395mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 570mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 775IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 331mg | 33% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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