Description
Parmesan Crusted Chicken is a delicious and satisfying dish featuring crispy breaded chicken topped with marinara and melted mozzarella.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, large, about 1 1/2 lbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, or GF flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten until frothy
- 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded or grated
- 2 Tbsp Light olive oil, to sauté
- 3 cups marinara sauce, divided
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese, 1 cup shredded
- 1 Tbsp fresh basil, or parsley, chopped for optional garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Trim chicken breasts and slice in half length-wise to get 4 cutlets. Pound larger breasts to 1/3-inch thick. Season with salt and pepper.
- Set up dredging station: In the first bowl, mix 1/2 cup flour, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. In the second bowl, whisk 2 eggs until frothy. In the third bowl, mix 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs with 1/2 cup parmesan cheese. Dip chicken cutlets into flour, then beaten eggs, and finally into breadcrumbs, pressing to coat. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Pan-fry: Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add olive oil. Once hot, add chicken in batches and sauté for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown.
- Assemble and bake: Pour half of the marinara into a 9×13 casserole dish. Arrange chicken in a single layer. Top with remaining marinara and shredded mozzarella. Bake uncovered at 425˚F for 15 minutes or until chicken reaches 165˚F, cheese is melted, and sauce is bubbling. Garnish with parsley or basil if desired.
Notes
- For large chicken breasts, pound them to 1/3″-thick cutlets.
- Substitute Italian bread crumbs with Panko, plain bread crumbs, or gluten-free crumbs. Add 1/2 tsp dried oregano for extra flavor.
- For a crispier chicken crust, use less sauce at the bottom or omit it.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking and Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 502
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Parmesan Crusted Chicken, Chicken Parmesan, Breaded Chicken, Italian Chicken Dish