This Classic Chicken Parmesan is a comforting Italian-American favorite that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen. Tender chicken breasts are pounded thin, coated in seasoned breadcrumbs, and pan-fried until golden and crisp. They are then layered with a savory tomato sauce and a generous blend of melted mozzarella and sharp Parmesan cheese, then baked until bubbly. The dish offers a perfect contrast of textures: the crunchy exterior, the juicy chicken, and the gooey, cheesy topping. It pairs beautifully with spaghetti or egg noodles, making it an ideal choice for a hearty weeknight dinner or a special family gathering. Simple ingredients create a deeply satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Classic Chicken Parmesan
Description
This Classic Chicken Parmesan is a comforting Italian-American favorite that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen. Tender chicken breasts are pounded thin, coated in seasoned breadcrumbs, and pan-fried until golden and crisp. They are then layered with a savory tomato sauce and a generous blend of melted mozzarella and sharp Parmesan cheese, then baked until bubbly. The dish offers a perfect contrast of textures: the crunchy exterior, the juicy chicken, and the gooey, cheesy topping. It pairs beautifully with spaghetti or egg noodles, making it an ideal choice for a hearty weeknight dinner or a special family gathering. Simple ingredients create a deeply satisfying meal that everyone will love.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC).
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Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to an even 1/4-inch thickness.
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Set up a breading station: place beaten eggs in one shallow dish and Italian bread crumbs in another.
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Dip each chicken breast into the egg, ensuring it is fully coated, then press into the bread crumbs to cover completely.
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Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Cook breaded chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
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Spread 1/2 cup of marinara sauce evenly in the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish.
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Arrange the fried chicken breasts in a single layer over the sauce.
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Pour the remaining 3/4 cup of sauce evenly over the chicken.
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Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and chicken is cooked through.
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Meanwhile, cook egg noodles according to package directions; drain well.
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Place noodles on a serving platter and spoon any remaining sauce from the baking dish over them.
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Top the noodles with the baked chicken Parmesan and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 187.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 4.1g7%
- Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
- Cholesterol 96.5mg33%
- Sodium 84.0mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 35.2g71%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
