Chicken Parmesan

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This Chicken Parmesan features juicy chicken breasts that are quickly fried and then baked, with an irresistible Italian breadcrumb and Parmesan breading. Finish it off with your favorite marinara sauce and some mozzarella for an easy weeknight dinner in under 45 minutes.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked chicken parmesan, chicken parmigiana, easy chicken parmesan

Servings: servings

Calories: 704kcal

Author: Jill

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
½ cup all‐purpose flour
salt and pepper
2 large eggs lightly beaten
1 tsp garlic salt
1 cup Italian‐style seasoned breadcrumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cups marinara sauce
8 oz mozzarella cheese sliced or 1 cup shredded
Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley or basil; squeeze of fresh lemon juice; extra Parmesan cheese
Optional for serving: cooked pasta and additional marinara sauce

Instructions

Preheat an oven to 400 degrees and spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Put the chicken breasts between two pieces of saran wrap or parchment paper and using a rolling pin or flat kitchen mallet flatten it to ½ inch thickness then season them with salt and pepper.
In three shallow baking dishes or bowls, add the flour to one, eggs to one (and beat until combined), the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese to the other (and mix).
Dredge the chicken in the flour, then the egg and then press it into the bread crumb mixture.
Add the olive oil to a cast iron skillet on medium high heat and cook the chicken for 4‐5 minutes on each side until golden brown (it'll be raw inside still).
Add the chicken to a baking sheet, add the marinara sauce and then top with mozzarella slices and about 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with basil or parsley (if desired) and cook for 15‐20 minutes or until cheese is bubbling and melted, and the chicken is completely cooked through.

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