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Classic Chicken Parmesan
Traditional dish · Italian-American
A beloved Italian-American dish featuring breaded chicken cutlets, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, typically served with pasta (though pasta is omitted here to focus on the chicken).
Ingredients
- Chicken breast2 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless
- All-purpose flour1/2 cup
- Eggs2 large
- Breadcrumbs1 cup
- Parmesan cheese, grated1/4 cup
- Olive oil1/4 cup
- Marinara sauce1.5 cups
- Mozzarella cheese, sliced4 ounces
- Fresh basil leavesfor garnish
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Pound chicken breasts to about 1/2-inch thickness.
- 3
Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Dredge each chicken cutlet first in flour, then in egg, and finally in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to coat evenly.
- 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
Pour marinara sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Top with mozzarella slices.
- 7
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 8
Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
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