Try this homemade Chicken Parmesan recipe with breaded chicken cutlets, marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese – baked to perfection. A family-favorite comfort food!
🧄 What Is Chicken Parmesan?
Chicken Parmesan, also known as Chicken Parmigiana, is a classic Italian-American comfort dish. It features crispy, breaded chicken breasts topped with rich marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese, baked until bubbly and golden. Perfect with pasta or fresh salad!
🧺 Ingredients
For the Chicken:
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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Salt and pepper (to taste)
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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2 large eggs
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1 cup breadcrumbs (Italian-style preferred)
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
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1 tsp dried Italian herbs (optional)
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Olive oil (for frying)
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper (to taste)
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 cup breadcrumbs (Italian-style preferred)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
1 tsp dried Italian herbs (optional)
Olive oil (for frying)
For the Topping:
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2 cups marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)
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1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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Fresh basil leaves (for garnish, optional)
2 cups marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Fresh basil leaves (for garnish, optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
🔪 Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Pound chicken breasts between plastic wrap until evenly ½-inch thick.
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Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Pound chicken breasts between plastic wrap until evenly ½-inch thick.
Season both sides with salt and pepper.
🍳 Step 2: Bread the Chicken
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Set up 3 dishes: flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs + Parmesan + spices.
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Dredge each chicken piece: flour → egg → breadcrumb mix. Press gently to coat.
Set up 3 dishes: flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs + Parmesan + spices.
Dredge each chicken piece: flour → egg → breadcrumb mix. Press gently to coat.
🔥 Step 3: Fry the Chicken
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In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
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Fry chicken 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
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Drain on paper towels.
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Fry chicken 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
Drain on paper towels.
🧀 Step 4: Assemble
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Spread thin marinara sauce layer in a baking dish.
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Add fried chicken. Top with more marinara, then shredded mozzarella.
Spread thin marinara sauce layer in a baking dish.
Add fried chicken. Top with more marinara, then shredded mozzarella.
🔥 Step 5: Bake
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Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
🌿 Step 6: Serve
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Garnish with fresh basil.
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Serve hot with spaghetti, salad, or garlic bread.
Garnish with fresh basil.
Serve hot with spaghetti, salad, or garlic bread.
💡 Tips & Variations
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Healthier version: Bake the breaded chicken instead of frying.
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Cheese lovers: Add a mix of mozzarella + provolone.
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Add-ons: Try adding sautéed mushrooms or spinach to the marinara.
Healthier version: Bake the breaded chicken instead of frying.
Cheese lovers: Add a mix of mozzarella + provolone.
Add-ons: Try adding sautéed mushrooms or spinach to the marinara.
🧠 Final Thoughts
Chicken Parmesan is the perfect blend of crispy and cheesy, rich and comforting. Whether you're hosting a dinner or cooking for family, this dish is a guaranteed hit. Easy to customize and absolutely delicious!
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