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Chicken Parmesan

Chicken parmesan is the ultimate comfort food-- crispy, saucy chicken topped with melty cheese! So easy to make and guaranteed to be a hit.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 570 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 1.5 lbs) $6.75
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs $0.60
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese $0.67
  • 1 tsp garlic powder $0.10
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning $0.10
  • 1 tsp salt $0.05
  • freshly cracked pepper $0.02
  • 1 egg $0.17
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour $0.10
  • 1/4 cup cooking oil $0.15
  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce $0.35
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella $1.25
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley, optional $0.30

Instructions

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  1. Use a sharp knife to carefully filet the chicken breasts lengthwise into two cutlets, making 4 cutlets total. You can also use pre-cut chicken cutlets.
  2. Lightly season both sides of the chicken with a pinch of salt and pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
  3. In a wide shallow bowl or container, combine the bread crumbs, parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper.
  4. In a separate wide shallow bowl or container, whisk the egg until smooth.
  5. In a third shallow bowl, add the flour.
  6. Dredge each piece of chicken into the flour, dusting off any excess. Then, dip in the egg mixture, making sure to fully coat the chicken and dripping off any excess. Finally, dip the chicken in the seasoned bread crumbs, again coating well on both sides.
  7. Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the skillet and oil are very hot, add the chicken and cook on the first side until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  8. Flip the chicken and turn the heat down to medium. Top each cutlet with 2 tbsp of marinara sauce and ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese. Place a lid on the skillet to allow the cheese to fully melt, the marinara sauce to warm up, and the chicken to cook all the way through, about 5-7 more minutes.
  9. Top the chicken with fresh chopped parsley (optional) and serve with spaghetti and additional marinara.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 570kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 41g (82%) Fat 29g (45%) Sodium 1402mg (58%) Fiber 2g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 570

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 570kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 41g 82%
Fat 29g 45%
Sodium 1402mg 58%
Fiber 2g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.