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Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan: Restaurant Quality at Home

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Make this classic Italian comfort food with crispy breaded chicken cutlets baked to golden perfection. This quick chicken parmesan recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or impressing guests.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally to make 8 thin cutlets
  • 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 garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce (your favorite jarred or homemade)
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • Fresh basil, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a large baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Set up a standard breading station using 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, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Take one chicken cutlet and dredge it thoroughly in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip it into the egg mixture, letting the extra drip off. Finally, press the cutlet firmly into the panko mixture until it is completely coated. Repeat this process for all chicken pieces.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches if necessary, quickly sear the breaded cutlets for about 1 to 2 minutes per side until they are lightly golden brown. This step helps create a crispy texture.
  5. Arrange the seared chicken cutlets in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Spoon about 2 to 3 tablespoons of marinara sauce over the top of each cutlet.
  7. Top each piece of chicken with a slice of fresh mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle a little extra grated Parmesan over the cheese.
  8. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit) and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Garnish with fresh basil before serving. Serve immediately over your favorite pasta for a family friendly pasta night.

Notes

  • For extra crispy chicken, you can lightly spray the tops of the breaded cutlets with cooking spray before baking.
  • If you prefer a saucier dish, use more marinara sauce and place a thin layer on the bottom of the baking dish before adding the chicken.
  • This recipe works well with pre-sliced thin cutlets if you are short on time.

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