Quick Chicken Parmesan
Satisfy your weeknight comfort food cravings with this Quick Chicken Parmesan recipe—ready in just 35 minutes! Juicy chicken breasts are transformed into golden, crispy cutlets with a savory breadcrumb and parmesan crust, then smothered in rich marinara sauce and gooey melted mozzarella. Finished under the broiler for a perfectly bubbly topping, this delicious dish is served over tender spaghetti for the ultimate Italian-inspired meal. With easy prep steps and classic ingredients like basil, parmesan, and marinara, this recipe is perfect for busy evenings without sacrificing flavor. Whether you're cooking for the whole family or just craving a hearty meal, this easy Chicken Parmesan will quickly become a favorite on your dinner table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 4 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 8 cups cooked spaghetti
Instructions
Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thin cutlets. Season each piece with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one with all-purpose flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
Dredge each piece of chicken first in the flour, then in the beaten eggs, and finally in the breadcrumb-cheese mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the breaded chicken cutlets and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Work in batches if needed, and transfer cooked cutlets to a baking sheet.
Preheat the broiler to high. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce onto each chicken cutlet, then top with a generous sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese.
Place the baking sheet under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Remove the chicken from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Serve immediately over a bed of cooked spaghetti and warm marinara sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4101 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.8 g | 156% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.5 g | 192% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 776 mg | 259% | |
| Sodium | 5867 mg | 255% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 490.1 g | 178% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.7 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.3 g | ||
| Protein | 250.3 g | 501% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 1486 mg | 114% | |
| Iron | 31.4 mg | 174% | |
| Potassium | 860 mg | 18% | |
*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.
