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Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan for Busy Weeknights

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Make restaurant-quality chicken parmesan at home with this simple, baked recipe. It delivers crispy, cheesy cutlets with minimal cleanup, perfect for a quick family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Set up a standard breading station with three shallow dishes. Place flour in the first dish. Whisk eggs in the second dish. In the third dish, combine panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
  3. Season the pounded chicken cutlets lightly with salt and pepper.
  4. Dredge each chicken cutlet first in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip it into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Finally, press the cutlet firmly into the breadcrumb mixture to coat both sides completely.
  5. Lightly brush or spray the top of each breaded cutlet with olive oil. Place the cutlets on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes.
  7. Remove the pan from the oven. Spoon about 1/4 cup of marinara sauce over each cutlet. Top with slices of mozzarella cheese and a sprinkle of extra Parmesan cheese.
  8. Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 5 to 8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden, and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F).
  9. Serve immediately over your favorite pasta for a complete family friendly pasta night.

Notes

  • For extra crispy chicken cutlets, you can briefly pan-fry the breaded chicken in a skillet with a thin layer of oil for 2 minutes per side before topping with sauce and cheese and finishing in the oven.
  • Use high-quality marinara sauce to maximize the flavor of this easy chicken dinner idea.
  • This recipe works well with turkey cutlets if you prefer a different lean protein.

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