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The Ultimate Crispy Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe for Weeknight Dinners

Close-up of a perfectly cooked chicken parmesan recipe piece, featuring a crispy breading, rich marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella.
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Make restaurant-style Chicken Parmesan at home without frying. This easy baked recipe delivers a crispy coating, juicy chicken, and a gooey, cheesy topping, making it a perfect family favorite for busy weeknights.

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 1/4 cup for topping
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup marinara sauce (your favorite brand)
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). 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 grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dredge each pounded chicken cutlet first in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip the floured cutlet into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Finally, press the cutlet firmly into the panko mixture to coat both sides completely.
  4. Place the breaded cutlets on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the tops lightly with olive oil.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes.
  6. Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce over the top of each cutlet. Top each with slices of mozzarella cheese and a sprinkle of the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
  7. Return the chicken to the oven and bake for another 5 to 8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden, and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  8. Let the cheesy chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving over pasta or with a side salad.

Notes

  • For an extra crispy crust when baking, lightly spray the tops of the breaded cutlets with cooking spray before the first bake.
  • You can prepare the breaded cutlets up to 4 hours ahead of time and keep them covered in the refrigerator before baking.
  • Use high-quality marinara sauce; since it is a main flavor component, a good sauce makes a difference in this simple chicken parmesan recipe.

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