Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Breaded & sautéed, baked with mozzarella, marinara, Parmesan, basil
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Ingredients
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Chicken and Breading
Toppings
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
Set Up Breading Station
In three separate shallow dishes, place the flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with salt and pepper. This will be your breading station.
Breading and Cooking
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dredge each chicken breast first in flour, shaking off the excess, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs until evenly covered.
- 4
Sauté the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the breaded chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
Baking
- 5
Assemble the Dish
In a baking dish, spread half of the marinara sauce on the bottom. Place the sautéed chicken breasts on top of the sauce. Spoon the remaining marinara sauce over the chicken, then sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- 6
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. In the last 5 minutes, add fresh basil leaves on top for added flavor.
Serving
- 7
Serve
Remove the Chicken Parmesan from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy with pasta or a fresh salad.
