Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Breaded chicken breast topped with marinara and mozzarella.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In three shallow dishes, set up your breading station: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Coat each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere.
Cooking
- 4
Fry the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add breaded chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- 5
Assemble the Chicken Parmesan
In a baking dish, spread 1 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom. Place the fried chicken breasts in the dish, then top each with remaining marinara sauce.
- 6
Add Cheeses
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the chicken.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serving
- 8
Garnish and Serve
Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot over pasta or with a side salad.
