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Chicken Parmesan with melted mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce

Chicken Parmesan

Classic Italian-American dish featuring tender chicken breasts coated in crispy breadcrumbs, topped with tangy tomato sauce and melted cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 560
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts pounded to even thickness
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
  • 8 oz shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Shallow bowls
  • Large skillet
  • Baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. If chicken breasts are thick, pound them to an even thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of breadcrumbs and half of the grated Parmesan cheese.
  4. Dip each chicken breast in flour, then egg, and finally the breadcrumb mixture, coating evenly.
  5. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Cook the breaded chicken for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  7. Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce in a baking dish.
  8. Place the browned chicken breasts in the baking dish.
  9. Top each chicken breast with remaining tomato sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese.
  10. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  11. Remove from oven, sprinkle with minced garlic, chopped basil, and remaining Parmesan cheese. Serve hot.

Notes

To keep the breading crispy, avoid letting the chicken sit in the sauce too long before serving.