Classic Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Try this incredible classic recipe for Chicken Parmesan! Breaded tender chicken breasts, baked with Marinara Sauce and Mozzarella Cheese is a great quick and easy dinner idea that taste better than restaurant style!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 475kcal
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ⅔ cup Italian breadcrumbs
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- salt, pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups Marinara sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- basil or parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts in half length-wise. Cover with plastic wraps and slightly pound with a meat tenderizer just to even out the thickness. Then season with salt and pepper both sides.
- Prepare 3 separate shallow bowls. In the first one, stir all-purpose flour, salt and pepper. In the second one, whisk 2 eggs. Fill the third bowl with Italian breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan Cheese.
- Dip each side of cutlet in the flour, then beaten eggs, then into breadcrumbs and Parmesan mixture. Place on a plate and set aside.
- Preheat a large pan with olive oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the cutlets and cook for about 3 minutes or until golden/brown color.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spread half of the Marinara Sauce on the bottom of a large baking pan and set aside.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a baking pan with sauce. Top each cutlet with the remaining sauce and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake uncovered at 425°F for about 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is melted. Take out of the oven and garnish with chopped parsley or basil.
- Serve with a bowl of spaghetti or other pasta of your choice.
Notes
How to store?
If you have any leftovers, transfer them to an air-tight container and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days. You can reheat it in the oven at 350°F for about 10-15 minutes. Also, if I know that I will have some chicken left, I prefer to refrigerate it first without sauce and cheese to keep its crispiness.
Can I bake the chicken instead?
If you don’t want to pan-fry the chicken you can bake it in the oven at 400°F for about 15 minutes or until it reaches 165°F. Then top it with Marinara sauce and Mozzarella cheese and bake again according
Nutrition
Calories: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 1340mg | Potassium: 922mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 987IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 341mg | Iron: 3mg