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Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan

A close-up of a piece of golden brown, breaded chicken parmesan topped with melted mozzarella and marinara sauce.
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Make this classic Italian-American dish using your oven instead of a fryer. This recipe offers a simple, straightforward method for a cheesy, comforting weeknight 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, lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus 1/2 cup for topping
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup marinara sauce, warmed
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Cooking spray or 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking sheet or coat it with cooking spray.
  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 chicken cutlet and dredge it thoroughly in the flour, shaking off any excess.
  4. Dip the floured chicken into the beaten egg, allowing excess to drip off.
  5. Press the chicken firmly into the breadcrumb mixture, coating both sides completely. Place the breaded chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
  6. Lightly spray the tops of the breaded chicken with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil. This helps with browning.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes.
  8. Remove the pan from the oven. Spoon about 1/4 cup of marinara sauce over the top of each chicken breast. Sprinkle evenly with the remaining 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese and the mozzarella cheese.
  9. Return the chicken to the oven and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  10. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving over your favorite pasta.

Notes

  • To prevent sogginess, make sure your breading mixture is dry and press it onto the chicken firmly.
  • For extra flavor, use a good quality marinara sauce.
  • You can prepare the breaded chicken cutlets ahead of time and refrigerate them for up to 4 hours before baking.

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