Crispy Breaded Chicken with Cheese
Elevate your dinner with this irresistible Crispy Breaded Chicken with Cheese recipe, a perfect harmony of crunchy textures and gooey, melted mozzarella. Tender chicken breast fillets are seasoned to perfection, coated in a flavorful breadcrumb mix enhanced with Parmesan cheese and Italian herbs, then pan-fried to golden crispness before being baked with layers of rich mozzarella. With minimal prep time and a quick bake, this classic dish is easy to make yet impressive enough for entertaining. Pair it with a fresh salad or buttery garlic bread for a complete meal that’s sure to delight your taste buds. Whether you’re craving comfort food or looking to wow at the dinner table, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results right at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breast fillets
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 mozzarella cheese slices
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place the chicken fillets between two sheets of plastic wrap. Pound them with a meat mallet or a rolling pin to about 1/2 inch thickness.
Season the chicken fillets on both sides with salt and black pepper.
Prepare three separate shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs mixed with milk, and the last with breadcrumbs mixed with grated Parmesan cheese and dried Italian herbs.
Dredge each chicken fillet first in the flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally coat evenly with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing down gently to adhere.
In a large non-stick skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the breaded chicken fillets. Cook each side for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Transfer the chicken fillets to a baking dish. Top each with a slice of mozzarella cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Remove from the oven and let rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired. Enjoy your cheesy, crispy breaded chicken!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3166 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 136.9 g | 176% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.0 g | 215% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1060 mg | 353% | |
| Sodium | 5999 mg | 261% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 181.5 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.6 g | ||
| Protein | 295.7 g | 591% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 1476 mg | 114% | |
| Iron | 18.5 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 1898 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
