Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Chicken Parmesan Recipe

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Main Course
22 min
4 servings

This classic Chicken Parmesan recipe features tender chicken cutlets coated in a crispy, seasoned breadcrumb mixture, pan-fried to golden perfection, then topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. Ready in just 22 minutes, this easy and flavorful dish is perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

  • 2boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 1 cupbreadcrumbs
  • ⅓ cupgrated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tspgarlic powder
  • 1 tspitalian seasoning
  • 1 tspsalt
  • freshly cracked pepper, to taste
  • 1egg
  • ½ cupall-purpose flour
  • ¼ cupcooking oil
  • ½ cupmarinara sauce
  • 1 cupshredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tbspchopped fresh parsley (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Use a sharp knife to carefully filet the chicken breasts lengthwise into two cutlets each, making 4 cutlets total. Alternatively, use pre-cut chicken cutlets.

  2. 2

    Lightly season both sides of the chicken with a pinch of salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder for added flavor.

  3. 3

    In a wide shallow bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and freshly cracked pepper.

  4. 4

    In a separate shallow bowl, whisk the egg until smooth and uniform in texture.

  5. 5

    Add the all-purpose flour to a third shallow bowl for dredging.

  6. 6

    Coat each chicken cutlet first in the flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip it into the whisked egg, ensuring full coverage and letting excess drip off. Finally, coat the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere well on both sides.

  7. 7

    Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Place the chicken cutlets in the skillet and cook the first side until golden brown, about 5 minutes.

  8. 8

    Flip the chicken cutlets, reduce the heat to medium, and top each with 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce and 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.

  9. 9

    Cover the skillet with a lid to allow the cheese to melt and the chicken to cook through fully, heating for an additional 5 to 7 minutes.

  10. 10

    Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired and serve hot with spaghetti and extra marinara sauce on the side.