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Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan

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A simple recipe for crispy, cheesy chicken parmesan baked in the oven for a weeknight friendly Italian classic.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Set up a standard breading station with three shallow dishes. Place flour in the first dish. Whisk eggs in the second dish. In the third dish, combine panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dredge each chicken cutlet first in the flour, shaking off excess. Dip it into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off. Finally, press the cutlet firmly into the breadcrumb mixture to coat both sides completely.
  4. Brush both sides of the coated cutlets lightly with olive oil. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes.
  6. Remove the chicken from the oven. Spoon about 1/4 cup of marinara sauce over each cutlet. Top each with slices of mozzarella cheese and a sprinkle of extra Parmesan cheese.
  7. Return the chicken to the oven and bake for another 5 to 8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit).
  8. Serve immediately over pasta or with a side salad.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, you can briefly pan-fry the breaded cutlets in a skillet with a thin layer of oil for 2 minutes per side before topping with sauce and cheese and baking.
  • Use high-quality marinara sauce for the best flavor.

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