Chicken Parmesan: Irresistible 45-Minute Recipe
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A classic Italian-American dish featuring breaded chicken cutlets topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese.
- Author: Milo
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked and Fried
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Calorie
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness.
- Mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Whisk eggs and milk in another bowl.
- Place flour in a third bowl.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, then egg mixture, then breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken for 4 minutes per side until golden.
- Transfer chicken to a baking dish.
- Spoon marinara sauce over each piece.
- Top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- You can use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Serve with pasta or a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg