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Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan: Restaurant Quality at Home

Close-up of Easy Chicken Parmesan cut in half, showing crispy breading, white chicken meat, melted mozzarella, and marinara sauce.
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Make this easy baked chicken Parmesan for a satisfying Italian classic. You get crispy, cheesy cutlets without the fuss of frying.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, 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 cups marinara sauce (your favorite jarred or homemade)
  • 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 your breading station with three shallow dishes. In the first dish, place the flour. In the second dish, place the beaten eggs. In the third dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Take one pounded chicken cutlet and dredge it thoroughly in the flour, shaking off any excess.
  4. Dip the floured chicken into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off.
  5. Press the chicken firmly into the breadcrumb mixture, coating both sides completely. Place the breaded cutlet on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
  6. Drizzle the tops of the breaded chicken lightly with olive oil.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes.
  8. Remove the pan from the oven. Spoon about 1/4 cup of marinara sauce over the top of each cutlet. Top each with slices of fresh mozzarella cheese and a sprinkle of extra Parmesan cheese.
  9. Return the chicken to the oven and bake for another 5 to 8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown.
  10. Serve immediately over your favorite pasta for a perfect family friendly pasta night.

Notes

  • For extra crispy breaded chicken breast, you can lightly spray the tops of the cutlets with cooking spray before the first bake.
  • If you prefer a skillet method, you can pan-fry the cutlets in oil until golden brown on both sides (about 3 minutes per side), then top with sauce and cheese and bake for 5 minutes just to melt the cheese.
  • Use high-quality marinara sauce; it makes a big difference in this quick chicken parmesan.

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