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Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Chicken Parmesan Recipe

A classic chicken parmesan recipe made with crispy breaded chicken, rich marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella. Perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup Parmesan
  • 1 ½ cups marinara
  • 1 ½ cups mozzarella
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Fresh basil

Method
 

  1. Pound chicken to even thickness.
  2. Bread with flour, egg, breadcrumbs.
  3. Pan-fry 4–5 minutes per side.
  4. Top with sauce and cheese; bake 15 minutes at 400°F.
  5. Rest 5 minutes and garnish.

Notes

  • Pound chicken evenly for uniform cooking.
  • Do not overcrowd the skillet to maintain crispiness.
  • For extra crisp texture, bake on a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
  • Use freshly shredded mozzarella for smoother melting.
  • Let the chicken rest before cutting to keep it juicy.