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Classic Chicken Parmesan
Traditional dish · Italian-American
A quintessential Italian-American comfort food featuring breaded chicken cutlets, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts4 boneless, skinless
- All-purpose flour1 cup
- Eggs2 large
- Breadcrumbs1.5 cups panko
- Parmesan cheese1 cup grated, divided
- Marinara sauce2 cups
- Mozzarella cheese8 oz shredded
- Olive oil1/4 cup
- Garlic powder1 teaspoon
- Dried oregano1 teaspoon
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Butterfly and pound chicken breasts to about 1/2-inch thickness.
- 3
Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour seasoned with salt and pepper, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs mixed with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and oregano.
- 4
Dredge each chicken cutlet first in flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture.
- 5
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken cutlets for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- 6
Remove skillet from heat. Spoon marinara sauce over each chicken cutlet. Top with shredded mozzarella and the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
- 7
Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 8
Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
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