Description
A crispy, cheesy, comforting classic that brings all the warmth of Italian-American cooking to your kitchen. This Chicken Parmesan balances a perfectly crunchy coating with tender, juicy chicken, a bright marinara sauce, and a generous layer of melted mozzarella. It’s the kind of dish that feels both homey and impressive, whether you’re cooking for your family or hosting a dinner with friends. With simple techniques and pantry-friendly ingredients, this recipe guarantees rich flavor and a beautiful texture in every bite.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper
- All-purpose flour
- Eggs
- Milk
- Seasoned breadcrumbs
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Garlic powder
- Italian seasoning
- Olive oil or vegetable oil
- Marinara sauce
- Shredded mozzarella
- Fresh basil or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by slicing or pounding it evenly; season with salt and pepper.
- Set up breading bowls for flour, egg mixture, and breadcrumb mixture.
- Coat each piece with flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
- Pan-fry in hot oil until golden on both sides.
- Transfer to a baking dish with marinara and cheese on top.
- Bake until the cheese is melted, bubbling, and lightly golden.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, let the breaded chicken rest for 5 minutes before frying. Use freshly shredded mozzarella for the smoothest melt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-frying + Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 160mg