Description
This Italian Chicken Parmesan is a classic, crispy, and cheesy dish perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. Juicy chicken breasts are coated in a flavorful breadcrumb crust, topped with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan, then baked to perfection. Serve over spaghetti for a comforting and satisfying meal
Ingredients
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1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (divided)
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2 eggs, whisked
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1 ½ cups bread crumbs
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1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (thyme, oregano, basil, rosemary)
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon each salt & pepper
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4 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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4 slices mozzarella cheese
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1 ½ cups marinara sauce
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⅓ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
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10 oz spaghetti (to serve with chicken)
Instructions
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Prepare Breading Stations:
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Set up three bowls:
Bowl 1: ½ cup Parmesan cheese.
Bowl 2: Whisked eggs.
Bowl 3: Bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
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Bread the Chicken:
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Coat each chicken breast in Parmesan cheese first.
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Dip into the egg mixture next.
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Finally, coat in the bread crumb mixture, pressing lightly to ensure even coverage.
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Sear the Chicken:
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Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
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Brown the chicken for 3 minutes per side (6 minutes total). Work in batches if needed.
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Bake the Chicken:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Transfer browned chicken to an oven-safe skillet or baking dish.
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Layer each chicken breast with mozzarella slices, then pour marinara sauce over the top.
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Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and the remaining ½ cup Parmesan.
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Bake for 30 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is melted.
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Serve:
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Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve over cooked spaghetti.
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Notes
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For extra crunch, you can broil the chicken for 2 minutes at the end to get a crispy top.
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Substitute spaghetti with any pasta of your choice, such as penne or rigatoni.
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If you prefer, you can make this recipe with chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier result.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1120mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg