Classic Chicken Parmesan

Name: Classic Chicken Parmesan
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 8 oz each, halved horizontally to make 4 cutlets; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for breading; 1/4 cup olive oil, for frying; 2 cups marinara sauce, homemade or store-bought; 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for topping; 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, chopped or torn; 8 oz spaghetti; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

A beloved Italian-American dish featuring breaded chicken cutlets topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese, typically served with pasta. This comfort food classic is perfect for family dinners.

55 minMediumServes 4650 cal/serving

Italian-AmericanDinnerOvenHigh ProteinHigh FiberPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 8 oz each, halved horizontally to make 4 cutlets
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for breading
1/4 cup olive oil, for frying
2 cups marinara sauce, homemade or store-bought
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for topping
2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, chopped or torn
8 oz spaghetti
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2

Place 2 about 8 oz each, halved horizontally to make 4 cutlets boneless, skinless chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound to an even 1/4-inch thickness. Season both sides with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning.
3

Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: one with 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, one with 2 beaten large eggs, and one with a mixture of 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs and 1/2 cup for breading grated Parmesan cheese.
4

Dredge each chicken piece in flour, shaking off excess, then dip in egg, and finally coat with the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
5

In a large oven-safe skillet, heat 1/4 cup for frying olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the breaded chicken and cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. The chicken will not be fully cooked at this point.
6

Pour 2 cups homemade or store-bought marinara sauce around (not on top of) the chicken in the skillet. Alternatively, transfer the chicken to a baking dish and pour sauce around it.
7

Sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese over each chicken piece, followed by the 1/4 cup for topping grated Parmesan cheese.
8

Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), about 15-20 minutes.
9

Meanwhile, cook 8 oz spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and toss with a little olive oil or some extra marinara sauce.
10

Serve the chicken Parmesan over spaghetti, garnished with 2 tbsp chopped or torn fresh basil leaves.

Questions

Can I make Classic Chicken Parmesan dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for breading, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for topping) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free dinner collection instead.

Can I make Classic Chicken Parmesan gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, 8 oz spaghetti. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works); the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko; the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Classic Chicken Parmesan keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Classic Chicken Parmesan?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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