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Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan for a Weeknight Win

Close-up of Easy Chicken Parmesan cut open showing melted mozzarella cheese pull, tomato sauce, and basil garnish.
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Make restaurant-quality cheesy chicken cutlets at home with this simple baked chicken Parmesan recipe. It is perfect for a quick Italian comfort food dinner.

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
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups marinara sauce (your favorite jarred sauce works great)
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • Fresh basil, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Set up a standard breading station with three shallow dishes. Place the flour in the first dish. Whisk the eggs in the second dish. In the third dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Take one pounded chicken cutlet and dredge it thoroughly in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip the floured chicken into the beaten egg, letting the extra drip off. Finally, press the chicken firmly into the breadcrumb mixture to coat both sides well. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
  4. Place the breaded cutlets on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the tops lightly with olive oil.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes.
  6. Remove the chicken from the oven. Spoon about 1/4 cup of marinara sauce over the top of each cutlet. Top each with slices of mozzarella cheese and a sprinkle of extra Parmesan cheese.
  7. Return the chicken to the oven and bake for another 5 to 8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden, and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165 degrees F).
  8. Let the cheesy chicken cutlets rest for a few minutes before topping with fresh basil. Serve immediately over your favorite pasta for a family friendly pasta night.

Notes

  • For extra crispy breaded chicken breast, you can lightly spray the tops of the breaded cutlets with cooking spray before the first bake.
  • If you prefer a skillet preparation, brown the cutlets in oil on the stovetop first, then top with sauce and cheese and finish in the oven.
  • Use high-quality marinara sauce; it makes a big difference in this quick chicken parmesan.

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