Chicken Parmesan Recipe
This Chicken Parmesan is a deliciously comforting classic! Crispy chicken, rich sauce, and melted cheese—perfect for impressing family and friends.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound thinly sliced chicken breasts (3 to 4 pieces)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated, divided)
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 cup spaghetti sauce
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese (sliced or shredded)
For Seasoning:
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps:
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about ½ inch.
- Step 2: Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Step 3: Set up your breading station: flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in a second bowl, and combine bread crumbs with ½ cup of Parmesan in a third bowl.
- Step 4: Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip it in eggs, and coat it with the bread crumb mixture.
- Step 5: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the chicken for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Step 6: In a baking dish, spread half of the spaghetti sauce, place the fried chicken, top with remaining sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Step 7: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Step 8: Let cool for a few minutes before serving with spaghetti or a salad.
Equipment
- Meat Mallet or Rolling Pin
- Three Shallow Bowls
- Large Skillet
- Baking Dish
- Meat Thermometer
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for best texture.
- Freeze before baking; add extra time when cooking from frozen.