Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Easy baked chicken parmesan topped with fresh mozzarella and basil. A quick and easy meal your whole family will love!
Ingredients
- 3 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 eggs (, whisked)
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup Panko or Italian bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups marinara or spaghetti sauce
- 6-8 ounces fresh mozzarella (, sliced about 1/8 inch thick)
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 415°F. Spray a baking sheet or jelly roll pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. Cut chicken in half horizontally to create 6 fillets. Place in a zip top bag and flatten with a meat tenderizer or rolling pin to about 1/2" thick.
- 2
Place egg in a bowl and whisk together with salt and pepper. Place bread crumbs, parmesan cheese and garlic powder in a separate bowl. Dip chicken in the egg and then place in the bread crumbs and cover the chicken.
- 3
Next place chicken in the pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until it's no longer pink in the middle. Flip the chicken half way through.
- 4
Remove from oven and spoon about 1/4 cup sauce on top of the chicken and top with a slice of mozzarella cheese. Bake for an additional 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Broil the last minute if desired.
- 5
Top with fresh basil or oregano. Serve with angel hair pasta or spaghetti if desired. Enjoy!