Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsMama Carolla'sChicken Parmesan Recipe

Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Inspired by Mama Carolla's
Time40m
Serves4

Breaded chicken breast topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese, served with spaghetti.

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Ingredients

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Chicken

Pasta

Method

Chicken Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare Chicken

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and gently pound them to an even thickness of about 1 inch.

  2. 2

    Breading Station

    Set up a breading station by placing flour in one shallow dish, beaten eggs in another, and bread crumbs mixed with salt and pepper in a third.

  3. 3

    Bread the Chicken

    Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off any excess. Dip into the beaten eggs, and then coat with the bread crumbs, pressing to adhere. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Cook Chicken

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the breaded chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a baking dish.

Topping Preparation

  1. 5

    Add Marinara Sauce

    Spoon marinara sauce evenly over each piece of chicken, then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.

  2. 6

    Bake Chicken

    Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Pasta Preparation

  1. 7

    Cook Spaghetti

    While the chicken is baking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Serve the chicken parmesan over a bed of spaghetti, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

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