Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Breaded chicken breast topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese.
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Topping
Garnish
Cooking
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness of about 1 inch.
- 2
Season the Chicken
Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
Breading
- 3
- 4
Bread the Chicken
Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off the excess, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs. Press the breadcrumbs onto the chicken to ensure even coverage.
Cooking
- 5
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the breaded chicken breasts, cooking for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. You may need to do this in batches depending on your skillet size.
- 6
Transfer to Baking Dish
Once the chicken is golden brown, transfer them to a baking dish.
Topping and Baking
- 7
Add Marinara and Cheese
Pour marinara sauce over each chicken breast, then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- 8
Bake
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serving
- 9
Garnish and Serve
Remove the chicken from the oven, sprinkle with chopped fresh basil, and serve immediately.
