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Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan for a Weeknight Win

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Make restaurant-quality chicken parmesan at home with this simple, baked recipe. Get crispy, cheesy cutlets without the fuss.

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 more for topping
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 1/2 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 Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Set up your 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, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Take one pounded chicken cutlet and dredge it thoroughly in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip it into the egg mixture, letting the excess drip off. Finally, press the cutlet firmly into the panko mixture to coat both sides completely. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the breaded cutlets for 2 minutes per side until golden brown. This step creates that essential crispy breaded chicken breast texture. You may need to work in batches.
  5. Arrange the seared cutlets on your prepared baking sheet. Spoon about 3 tablespoons of marinara sauce over the top of each cutlet.
  6. Top each piece of chicken with slices of fresh mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle a little extra Parmesan cheese over the mozzarella.
  7. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit) and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Let the cheesy chicken cutlets rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil. Serve over your favorite pasta for a complete family friendly pasta night.

Notes

  • For extra flavor in your breading, Ethan suggests adding a small pinch of cinnamon to the panko mix; it really brings out the tomato sweetness in the sauce.
  • If you prefer a less hands-on approach, you can skip the searing step and bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes, brushing lightly with oil before baking.
  • Use high-quality panko breadcrumbs for the best crispy results, even when baking.

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