Italian Chicken Parmesan
Crispy breaded chicken topped with melted mozzarella and tangy marinara sauce. A classic Italian-American comfort dish that's restaurant-quality at home.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
- 4 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 whole large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and place them between two sheets of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet or the bottom of a heavy skillet, pound each breast to an even 0.5-inch thickness, working from the center outward.
- 2
Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour mixed with 0.25 tsp salt and 0.125 tsp pepper; one with beaten eggs; and one with panko combined with the Parmesan, remaining 0.25 tsp salt, and 0.125 tsp pepper. Working with one chicken breast at a time, coat thoroughly in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into egg, and finally dredge in the panko mixture, pressing gently so it adheres.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, about 1 minute. Working in batches if necessary to avoid crowding, sear the breaded chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and an internal thermometer reaches 165 °F.
- 4
Transfer the seared chicken to a baking sheet. Preheat your oven to 400 °F while you prepare to top the chicken.
- 5
Spoon marinara sauce evenly over each chicken breast, using about 3 tablespoons per piece. Top each with 0.25 cup shredded mozzarella, distributing it evenly so it covers the sauce.
- 6
Bake in the preheated 400 °F oven for 8-10 minutes until the mozzarella is melted, bubbling at the edges, and lightly golden. The cheese should appear creamy and slightly browned in spots.
- 7
Remove from the oven and let rest for 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately over pasta, with crusty bread, or as desired.
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