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Chicken Parmesan is a classic dish that seems to be loved by all. This crispy chicken parm is the BEST Chicken Parmesan recipe ever. It's so easy and so delicious. Make it for an easy weeknight dinner, or a special occasion!
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Chicken Parmesan Recipe

This Crispy Chicken Parmesan recipe is so easy and so delicious, featuring crispy breaded chicken, savory marinara sauce, and topped with gooey mozzarella cheese. Comfort food at its finest!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4
Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts butterflied
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves thinly sliced
  • 8 oz. mozzarella cheese sliced
  • spaghetti and crusty bread for serving
  • 26 oz. 1 jar marinara sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise (butterfly), creating 4 chicken cutlets.
    2 large chicken breasts
  • Place chicken on a smooth flat surface between two layers of plastic wrap and pound to even thickness, about ¼-½-inch.
  • Season each chicken cutlet with salt and pepper on both sides.
    salt and pepper
  • Whisk two eggs in a small shallow bowl, and mix the breadcrumbs, panko, and ¾ cup Parmesan cheese in another shallow bowl.
    2 eggs, ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs, ½ cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Heat olive oil in a large oven safe skillet over medium high heat. Add the garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes.
    ¼ cup olive oil, 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • Dredge the chicken in eggs and then in the Parmesan mixture. Add each cutlet to the oil/garlic mixture, leaving a bit of space in between.
  • Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until chicken is almost completely cooked through. Add more olive oil if needed. Remove chicken and turn off heat.
  • Add half the jar of sauce to the bottom of the skillet, stirring to add in the brown bits and garlic.
    26 oz. 1 jar marinara sauce
  • Add the chicken back into the skillet, on top of the sauce. Top with an additional spoonful of sauce per chicken, and then top with 2 slices of cheese per breast, the remaining grated Parmesan, and sliced basil.
    2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, 8 oz. mozzarella cheese
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is slightly browned and beginning to bubble.
  • Serve over spaghetti and enjoy!
    spaghetti and crusty bread for serving

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Nutrition

Calories: 647kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 221mg | Sodium: 1156mg | Potassium: 572mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 850IU | Vitamin C: 2.6mg | Calcium: 626mg | Iron: 2.4mg