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Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan for a Weeknight Dinner

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Make restaurant-quality chicken parmesan at home with this simple baked recipe. You get crispy, cheesy cutlets without the mess of frying.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, 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
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded
  • Fresh basil for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  2. If the chicken breasts are thick, place them between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes. Place flour in the first dish. In the second, place the beaten eggs. In the third dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and oregano. Mix well.
  4. Dredge each chicken cutlet first in the flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip it completely in the egg mixture. Finally, press the cutlet firmly into the breadcrumb mixture, coating both sides evenly.
  5. Place the breaded cutlets on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the tops lightly with olive oil.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes.
  7. Remove the pan from the oven. Spoon about 1/4 cup of marinara sauce over the top of each cutlet. Top generously with the mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle a little extra Parmesan cheese over the top.
  8. Return the chicken to the oven and bake for another 5 to 8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown, and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F).
  9. Let the cheesy chicken cutlets rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil if you like. Serve over your favorite pasta.

Notes

  • For extra crispy results, you can lightly spray the breaded chicken with cooking spray before the first bake.
  • Use high-quality marinara sauce; it makes a big difference in the final flavor.
  • If you prefer a skillet finish, brown the breaded chicken in oil for 2-3 minutes per side before topping with sauce and cheese and finishing in the oven.

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