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How to Make Homemade Chicken Parmesan
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How to Make Homemade Chicken Parmesan

This super easy, 30-minute chicken parmesan delivers flavorful, juicy chicken breasts with a crunchy, mozzarella-pulled bite in every tomato-sauced plate.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 388 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken breast boneless skinless
  • 2-3 cups marinara sauce prepared or roasted tomato sauce
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 egg large
  • 1 cup bread crumbs Italian seasoned
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • basil if desired, fresh leaves
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil or grapeseed oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese thinly sliced, fresh

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  2. Use a sharp, thin knife to slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise and place the chicken between 2 pieces of plastic wrap then pound with the flat side of a meat tenderizer to about ¼ inch thickness.
  3. Pour the marinara or tomato sauce into a pot, and warm over medium heat until heated through then reduce to a simmer.
  4. Pour the flour into a shallow bowl and season with the kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. In another shallow bowl, whisk the eggs. And in another shallow bowl, toss the bread crumbs with the Parmesan cheese.
  5. Place a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat and heat the oil and butter until hot but not smoking and the butter has melted. Working with one chicken breast at a time, dredge the chicken cutlet in the flour, shake off the excess, and dip lightly but evenly into the egg wash and let the extra egg drip off and place the cutlet in the bread crumbs, gently patting the crumbs into the chicken cutlet. Set each of the cutlets aside.
  6. Working in batches, add the cutlets to the skillet but be careful not to overcrowd it. Cook on each side until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes each, or until golden and crisped.
  7. Ladle the marinara sauce around and over the chicken cutlets. Top with slices of the mozzarella cheese and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the cheese has melted. Garnish with fresh basil and more Parmesan.

Notes

  • While you could easily use grated mozzarella cheese in this dish, a fresh mozzarella really delivers the unctious cheese pull this crispy chicken dinner is known for. Nestle the chicken breasts in the tomato sauce and don't be shy with the cheese!

Nutrition Information

Calories 388kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 143mg (48%) Sodium 1197mg (50%) Potassium 702mg (15%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 650IU (13%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 225mg (23%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 388

% Daily Value*

Calories 388kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 143mg 48%
Sodium 1197mg 50%
Potassium 702mg 15%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 650IU 13%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 225mg 23%
Iron 2mg 11%

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