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Best Chicken Parmesan Recipe (Irresistible, 50 Min)

Crispy breaded chicken cutlets topped with marinara and melted mozzarella, fried and baked to a golden finish in about 50 minutes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken
  • 4 | breasts about 6 oz each | boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin |
  • 1/2 | tsp | salt | plus more to taste
  • 1/4 | tsp | black pepper |
  • 1/2 | cup | all-purpose flour | GF blend works as substitute
  • 2 | large | eggs beaten |
  • 1 | cup | panko breadcrumbs |
  • 1/2 | cup | grated Parmesan cheese |
  • 1/2 | tsp | garlic powder |
  • 1/2 | tsp | dried Italian seasoning |
  • 1/3 | cup | olive oil | for frying
  • For Assembly
  • 2 | cups | marinara sauce |
  • 1 1/2 | cups | shredded mozzarella cheese |
  • 2 | tbsp | fresh basil chopped | for garnish

Method
 

  1. Breading the Chicken
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  3. Dredge in flour, dip in egg, coat in panko-Parmesan mixture.
  4. Frying the Chicken 3. Heat oil, fry chicken 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden. 4. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
  5. Baking and Assembling 5. Spoon marinara into skillet or dish, place chicken on top. 6. Top with more marinara and mozzarella. 7. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12 to 15 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and cheese is melted.
  6. Serving 8. Garnish with fresh basil and serve.
    7. If the cheese isn't browning by the time the chicken is done, broil for the last 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely.

Notes

Contains egg, gluten, and dairy; gluten-free and egg-free swaps included in the post. Freeze breaded, unbaked cutlets for up to 3 months.