Chicken Parmesan
Crispy-breaded chicken topped with warm marinara and melted mozzarella. Baked until golden and bubbly—ready in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 412
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 2 4-oz fillets chicken breast
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- ¾ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
- 2
Pound chicken to 1/2-inch thickness between plastic wrap using a meat mallet or heavy pan.
- 3
Set up three shallow bowls: flour in one, beaten egg in the second, panko mixed with salt and pepper in the third.
- 4
Coat each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in egg, then press into panko until fully coated.
- 5
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~90 seconds.
- 6
Sear chicken 3 minutes per side without moving until golden brown. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- 7
Spoon 2 tbsp marinara over each chicken breast. Top with 3 tbsp mozzarella per piece.
- 8
Bake 8 to 10 minutes until cheese melts and edges bubble slightly.
- 9
Serve immediately with remaining warm marinara on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- foil
- meat mallet or heavy skillet
- plastic wrap
- three shallow bowls
- 12-inch skillet
- tongs or spatula
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