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Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan

A delicious Chicken Parmesan recipe that combines breaded chicken with marinara sauce and cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 378 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • baking pan
  • Shallow Bowls
  • Knife
  • meat mallet

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in half horizontally to make 6 breast halves
  • 0.5 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese divided
  • 2 pieces eggs
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 cup Italian style bread crumbs or panko
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 Tablespoons oil
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce or HOMEMADE
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • fresh basil leaves for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Butterfly chicken breasts: Place one hand on top of the breast and carefully run a knife through the center of the meat to create two, even, thin breast halves.
  • Pat chicken dry and season well on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Add eggs to a shallow bowl and beat well. Add breadcrumbs, parmesan and garlic powder to another shallow bowl and stir to combine.
  • Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, and then press into breadcrumbs, coating on both sides.
  • Add oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add breaded chicken and cook for about 2 minutes on each side, until golden, but not cooked through.
  • Spoon a thin layer of marinara sauce into a 9×13’’ baking pan, to cover the bottom of the pan. Place breaded chicken on top.
  • Add a spoonful of marinara sauce over the chicken, followed by a sprinkle of mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly and chicken is cooked through (165 degrees F).
  • Garnish with fresh chopped basil. Serve over hot cooked spaghetti noodles, with extra sauce, if desired.

Notes

If chicken breasts are not thick enough, place them between two pieces of plastic wrap and use a meat mallet to gently pound them evenly to ½ inch thick. Marinara sauce can be made several days in advance. For freezing, follow the recipe up to Step 5 and freeze breaded chicken in a greased, freezer-safe foil pan for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 378kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 26gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 1092mgPotassium: 656mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 785IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 246mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Breaded Chicken, Cheese, Chicken Parmesan, Italian Recipe, Marinara, pasta
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