Easy Chicken Parmesan Recipe
This cheesy and comforting Easy Chicken Parmesan recipe is simple to make at home with pantry ingredients in less than 30 minutes. A great recipe for beginner cooks since it teaches great basic cooking skills and uses 8 ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 525kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2-3 teaspoons seasoning salt blend divided
- ½ cup flour for dredging
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs
- ¼-1/3 cup olive oil
- 12 ounces marinara sauce
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella
- 2-3 ounces parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Pound breasts to an even thickness, about ⅓ inch thick. You can also place the meat between two sheets of plastic wrap before pounding, if desired.
- Season chicken on both sides with 1-2 teaspoons seasoning salt.
- Create a breading station with three shallow bowls. Bowl 1, the flour. Bowl 2, the eggs, whisked together with a fork. Bowl 3, mix together panko bread crumbs and remaining seasoning salt.
- Coat each breast with the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip each breast into the egg wash, allowing any excess to drip off. Coat the breasts with panko bread crumbs, pressing lightly to adhere.
- In a large skillet, heat enough olive oil over medium-high heat to cover the bottom of the skillet. Once the oil is hot, add the breaded chicken and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. You may need to cook them in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Transfer the cooked chicken to a large sheet pan.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce over each fried cutlet. Top with shredded or slices of fresh mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle shredded or grated Parmesan cheese over the mozzarella.
- Place the sheet pan in a preheated 400°F oven for 10 minutes. Broil on high for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Carefully remove the pan from the oven and ensure the chicken has reached a minimum internal temperature of 165°F.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired. Serve hot with extra marinara sauce and alongside your favorite side dish(es).
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Notes
Even Pounding Thickness: To ensure even cooking, make sure the chicken is pounded to an even thickness. While traditional Chicken Parmesan is made with breasts, you can use thighs or tenders if you prefer. Keep in mind that cooking times and texture will differ.
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- For the Refrigerator: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. Allow the chicken to cool to room temperature before storing.
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- For the Freezer: Freeze the cooled chicken in an airtight container up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
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- To Reheat: Ensure the chicken is reheated to above the safe minimum internal temperature of 165°F.
Nutrition
Calories: 525kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 955mg | Potassium: 817mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 665IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 352mg | Iron: 3mg
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