This Chicken Parmesan recipe delivers a crispy, golden-brown chicken breast topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella, creating a comforting and delicious meal. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this dish pairs beautifully with pasta or a fresh green salad. It’s relatively easy to prepare and guarantees a restaurant-quality experience at home.
Appliances and Special Utensils
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Large oven-safe skillet or baking dish (Large Cast Iron Skillet, Baking Dish)
- Meat mallet (Kitchen Mallet)
- Mixing bowls (Mixing Bowls)
- Tongs (Kitchen Tongs)
- Whisk (Whisk)
- Baking sheet (Baking Sheet)
- Wire rack (Cooling Rack)
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably Italian-style)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Chicken: Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and use a meat mallet to pound them to an even thickness, about 1/2 inch thick. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Set Up Breading Station: In one bowl, add the flour. In a second bowl, whisk the eggs. In a third bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, and garlic powder.
- Bread Chicken: Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip into the beaten eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Brown Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the breaded chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
- Top with Sauce and Cheese: Spread a layer of marinara sauce over each chicken breast. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake: Transfer the wire rack with the chicken to the preheated oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired. Serve hot with pasta or a fresh green salad. Enjoy your delicious Chicken Parmesan!