Description
Enjoy a healthier twist on a classic with this Baked Chicken Parmesan recipe! Crispy, cheesy, and covered in savory marinara sauce, it's an easy, delicious dinner perfect for any night.
Ingredients
Scale
For The Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts halved horizontally to make 4 fillets
- Salt and pepper, as needed
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten until frothy
- 1/2 tablespoon minced or grated garlic
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1 teaspoon EACH: garlic and onion powder
- Avocado or olive oil spray
For The Topping
- 24 oz. jar marinara sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese sliced or shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: 425°F . Lightly grease an oven tray or baking dish with non stick cooking oil spray or line with parchment paper; set aside.
- Prepare Chicken: Between two plastic wraps, pound chicken to 1/3-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Dredging Station: Set up three bowls - one with flour, one with beaten eggs+minced garlic, and one with a mix of panko, Italian breadcrumbs, Parmesan, onion powder and garlic powder.
- Bread the Chicken: Dredge each breast in flour, dip in egg, then coat with the breadcrumb mix. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Prepare Topping: Spread marinara sauce in a baking dish or tray. Make 4 mozzarella piles sized for the chicken cutlets.
- Bake: Spray chicken with oil and bake for 12-15 mins until 165°F internally. Place the tray with sauce and cheese in oven 5 minutes after chicken; bake until cheese melts and browns (8-10 mins).
- Assemble: Place baked cheese and sauce on chicken, or slide sauce and cheese onto the sheet pan with chicken by tilting the sauce pan.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley (or basil) and freshly grated parmesan.
Notes
Storage
- How to Store: Keep in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Leftovers can be frozen and still taste great!
- How to Reheat: First, make sure it's fully thawed. Then, heat it in a covered baking dish at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Chicken recipes
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 351 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1264 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 50 g
- Cholesterol: 131 mg