Feeling luxurious? This Italian Chicken Parmesan recipe is the perfect recipe for you. Crispy chicken cutlets, melty mozzarella cheese, and the very BEST marinara sauce come together in 40 minutes. This recipe is easy to make, and I guarantee it will become a new household favorite.
About This Recipe
Sometimes I look at a dish and wonder "who the heck thought of this... and why does it taste so good?" Chicken parmesan is one of those dishes. The first time I had it was at Olive Garden, and now, I make it at home, all the time.
This easy chicken parmesan recipe has become a favorite for me and my wife. It comes together in only 40 minutes total, but it tastes luxurious and restaurant-quality. The combo of marinara sauce, crispy chicken cutlets, and melty mozzarella cheese is so comforting. We also like to serve it with a plate of spaghetti, which we lightly coat in marinara sauce as well.
If you are a fan of breaded chicken, then this recipe is 100% for you. Lately, my chicken cutlets have started tasting amazing and I've discovered the secret is to add a lot of seasoning to the breadcrumb mixture. I do about a 50% ratio of grated parmesan to breadcrumbs, and a heaping tablespoon of Italian seasoning per cup, and it tastes AMAZING.
Key Ingredients
Chicken breasts: You want to use 2 chicken breasts and cut them in half lengthwise to make them cook faster.
Dredge: The dredge is a combination of eggs, flour, salt, and black pepper. Most recipes dredge in flour first, then egg wash, but I learned you can combine them into a single step without any drop in quality.
Breading: I do a combination of panko breadcrumbs, grated parmesan (I use the fake kind), and Italian seasoning.
Marinara sauce: For this, I use my own homemade recipe here. You can use store-bought as well, but homemade will always be better.
Mozzarella cheese: This is self-explanatory.
Instructions
STEP 1: In a shallow dish, combine the egg wash ingredients.
STEP 2: In another dish, combine the breadcrumb ingredients.
STEP 3: Dredge the chicken thoroughly in the egg wash and shake off excess.
STEP 4: Transfer to the breadcrumbs and coat thoroughly, ensuring no spots are left empty.
STEP 5: Fry the chicken cutlets for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
STEP 6: Add 1.5 cups of marinara sauce to the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
STEP 7: Add the chicken on top.
STEP 8: Add the rest of the marinara on top of the chicken.
STEP 9: Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
STEP 10: Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the marinara sauce is bubbling on the sides. Enjoy!
Chicken Parmesan
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups marinara sauce (try my easy recipe here)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise to make 4 thinner pieces.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, flour, salt, and black pepper.
- In a separate dish, combine the breadcrumbs, parmesan, and Italian seasoning.
- Dredge the chicken in the egg wash and shake off excess. Transfer into the breadcrumb mixture and coat thoroughly, ensuring no bald spots.
- Heat a large pan over medium heat and add the olive oil. Cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Spread half of the marinara sauce in a 9×13 baking dish. Lay the chicken in a single layer over the sauce, then spoon the remaining marinara over the top. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 15 minutes or until the cheese melts and the sauce is bubbling. Enjoy!
Wendy
Loved it!! Super easy