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Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan

A close-up of a perfectly cooked Easy Chicken Parmesan, smothered in marinara sauce and melted mozzarella, garnished with parsley.
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Make restaurant-quality chicken parmesan at home with this simple, baked recipe. You get crispy, cheesy cutlets without the fuss of deep 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 dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 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 spray with cooking spray.
  2. Set up a standard breading station with three shallow dishes. Place flour in the first dish. Whisk eggs in the second dish. In the third dish, combine panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, oregano, and garlic powder. Season the breadcrumb mix with salt and pepper.
  3. Dredge each chicken cutlet first in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip the floured cutlet into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off. Finally, press the cutlet firmly into the breadcrumb mixture to coat both sides completely.
  4. Place the breaded cutlets on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the tops lightly with olive oil.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven.
  6. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce over the top of each cutlet. Top with slices of fresh mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with extra grated Parmesan cheese.
  7. Return the chicken to the oven and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden, and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit).
  8. Serve your cheesy chicken cutlets immediately, perhaps over pasta for a complete family friendly pasta night.

Notes

  • For extra crispy chicken parmesan, you can lightly pan-fry the breaded cutlets in a skillet with olive oil for 2 minutes per side before topping with sauce and cheese and moving to the oven.
  • Use your favorite store-bought marinara sauce to keep this recipe quick.
  • If you do not have fresh mozzarella, use shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese instead.

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