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Homemade Chicken Parmesan Recipe with crispy golden cutlets, melted mozzarella, rich marinara sauce, and fresh basil on a gray plate.

Chicken Parmesan Recipe

A restaurant-quality Chicken Parmesan recipe that's crispy, juicy, cheesy, and comforting — perfect for family dinners or casual weeknights. Baked instead of fried, it's healthier without sacrificing flavor, and easy enough for beginners to master.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Keyword: Baked chicken Parmesan recipe, Best baked chicken Parmesan recipe, Best chicken Parmigiana recipe, Chicken Parmesan Recipe, Chicken Parmesan recipe with pasta, Classic chicken Parmesan recipe, Easy chicken Parmesan recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Resting Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4
Calories: 460kcal
Cost: $17

Equipment

  • 1 Meat mallet/rolling pin (For pounding chicken evenly)
  • 3 Shallow dishes (For dredging, egg wash, and breading)
  • 1 Large baking sheet (Lined with parchment)
  • 1 Instant-read thermometer (To ensure chicken reaches 165°F)
  • 1 Wire cooling rack (Optional but helps with crispiness)

Ingredients

  • 2 Boneless chicken breasts - Pounded to even thickness
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 Large eggs - Beaten
  • 1 ½ cups Italian breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese - Fresh grated preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 cup Marinara sauce - Homemade or store-bought
  • 4–6 slices Fresh mozzarella cheese - Or shredded if preferred
  • ¼ cup Extra parmesan cheese - For topping
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil - For brushing or drizzling
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder - Optional for extra flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning - Optional
  • Fresh basil - For garnish
  • Fresh parsley - Optional garnish
  • spray Cooking spray - To prevent sticking

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Pound chicken breasts evenly. Set up a breading station with flour, eggs, and breadcrumb mix.
  • Dredge chicken in flour, dip in eggs, coat in breadcrumbs. Let rest 10 minutes.
  • Bake chicken for 20–25 minutes. Top with marinara and cheeses. Bake 5–10 minutes more.
  • Let rest 5 minutes. Check internal temp (165°F). Garnish and serve hot.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1breast | Calories: 460kcal (23%) | Carbohydrates: 25g (8%) | Protein: 45g (90%) | Fat: 22g (34%) | Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 165mg (55%) | Sodium: 820mg (36%) | Potassium: 640mg (18%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 4g (4%) | Vitamin A: 700IU (14%) | Vitamin C: 5mg (6%) | Calcium: 280mg (28%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
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