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Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan

Close-up of a crispy Easy Chicken Parmesan topped with melted mozzarella and bright red marinara sauce.
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Make restaurant-quality chicken parmesan at home with this simple baked recipe. You get crispy, cheesy cutlets without the fuss of deep frying.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
  • 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
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup marinara sauce (your favorite jarred sauce works well)
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Set up a standard 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. Dredge each chicken cutlet first in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip the floured cutlet into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off. Finally, press the cutlet firmly into the breadcrumb mixture to coat both sides completely.
  4. Place the breaded cutlets on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the tops lightly with olive oil.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes.
  6. Remove the pan from the oven. Spoon about 1/4 cup of marinara sauce over the top of each cutlet. Top each with slices of mozzarella cheese and a sprinkle of extra Parmesan cheese.
  7. Return the chicken to the oven and bake for another 5 to 8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden, and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  8. Serve immediately over your favorite pasta for a complete family friendly pasta night.

Notes

  • For extra crispy chicken cutlets, you can lightly spray the tops of the breaded chicken with cooking spray before the first bake.
  • Use high-quality marinara sauce; this makes a big difference in the final flavor.
  • This recipe works well with thin-sliced turkey cutlets if you want a variation.

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