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Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan for a Weeknight Win

Close-up of Easy Chicken Parmesan cut in half, showing melted mozzarella cheese and rich tomato sauce.
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Make restaurant-quality chicken parmesan at home with this simple baked recipe. Crispy, cheesy cutlets ready for your next family dinner or date night.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup marinara sauce (your favorite brand)
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Set up a standard breading station with three shallow dishes. Place flour in the first dish. Whisk the eggs in the second dish. In the third dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dredge each pounded chicken cutlet first in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip it into the egg mixture, letting the excess drip off. Finally, press the cutlet firmly into the panko mixture until fully coated.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the breaded cutlets for 2 minutes per side until golden brown. This step builds the crispy texture. You may need to do this in batches.
  5. Arrange the seared chicken cutlets on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Spoon about 1/4 cup of marinara sauce over the top of each cutlet.
  7. Top each piece of chicken with slices of fresh mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle a little extra grated Parmesan over the cheese.
  8. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit) and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Serve immediately over your favorite pasta for a complete Italian comfort food at home experience.

Notes

  • For extra crispy chicken, you can lightly spray the tops of the breaded cutlets with cooking spray before baking.
  • If you prefer a skillet-only method, you can skip the oven step and cover the skillet after topping with sauce and cheese, cooking on low heat until the cheese melts.
  • Use high-quality marinara sauce; it makes a big difference in this quick chicken parmesan.

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