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A serving of chicken parmesan topped with melted cheese and marinara sauce.

Quick way to grow Chicken Parmesan Dish

This recipe offers a quick and delicious way to prepare a classic Chicken Parmesan dish, perfect for a weeknight meal. It features tender chicken cutlets, rich marinara sauce, and melted cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Breading
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Sauce & Cheese
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil, chopped for garnish
Other
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for frying

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Meat mallet
  • Shallow dishes
  • Large skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with a light coating of cooking spray.
  2. Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create two thinner cutlets, then gently pound them to an even thickness for uniform cooking.
Breading the Chicken
  1. Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of Panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  2. Dredge each chicken cutlet first in flour, then in egg, and finally coat thoroughly with the Panko mixture.
Cooking the Chicken
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and pan-fry the breaded chicken cutlets for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown.
  2. Transfer the seared chicken to the prepared baking dish.
Baking and Serving
  1. Spoon marinara sauce over each chicken cutlet, sprinkle generously with mozzarella cheese, and bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  2. Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.

Notes

For an extra crispy crust, ensure the oil is hot enough before frying and don't overcrowd the skillet. You can serve this Chicken Parmesan with pasta, a side salad, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.