Easy Chicken Parmesan
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
477 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Easy Chicken Parmesan
Description
This recipe starts by flattening chicken breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness and seasoning them with kosher salt and coarse black pepper. The chicken is dredged sequentially in flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of panko breadcrumbs combined with grated Parmesan cheese, creating a crispy and flavorful coating.
The coated chicken is pan-fried in olive oil and butter until golden on both sides but not fully cooked inside. Then, the chicken is placed on a baking sheet, topped with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese, and baked at 375°F for 18-20 minutes. This finish cooks the chicken through and melts the cheese, resulting in a tender, juicy interior with a crispy, cheesy crust.
Chicken Parmesan makes a satisfying entrée often served with pasta or a side salad. The combination of crunchy breading, melty cheese, and tomato sauce creates a classic Italian-American flavor profile.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless and skinless
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 2 large egg
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese , grated
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese , shredded
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 375 degrees and spray the baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Put the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap or parchment paper and using a rolling pin or flat kitchen mallet flatten it to 1/2 inch thickness then season them with salt and pepper.
- In three shallow bowls add the flour to one, eggs to one (and beat until combined) and the panko and Parmesan cheese to the other (and mix).
- Dredge the chicken in the flour, then the egg, and finally press it into the panko mixture.
- Add the olive oil and butter to a cast iron skillet on medium high heat and cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown (it'll be raw inside still).
- Add the chicken to a baking sheet, add the marinara sauce on top, and finally top with the shredded mozzarella then cook for 18-20 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 477 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 477kcal | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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