The Everyday Italian Chicken Parmesan
Packed with classic Italian flavors, The Everyday Italian Chicken Parmesan is the ultimate weeknight comfort food that’s both easy to make and delightfully satisfying. Tender, golden-breaded chicken breasts are smothered in rich marinara sauce, topped with gooey melted mozzarella, and infused with fragrant Italian seasonings and Parmesan cheese. This crowd-pleasing recipe is ready in under an hour and includes just a few simple steps—perfect for bringing a taste of Italy to your dinner table any day of the week. Pair it with fresh basil and a side of spaghetti for a hearty, restaurant-worthy meal that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1.5 cups breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 8 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese
- 6 pieces fresh basil leaves (optional)
- 12 ounces cooked spaghetti (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet until about 1/2 inch thick.
Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls. In the first bowl, add the flour. In the second bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. In the third bowl, combine breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Dip each chicken breast in the flour, coating both sides and shaking off any excess. Then dip it into the egg mixture, followed by the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure the breadcrumbs adhere well.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. You may need to work in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet.
Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange the fried chicken breasts in a single layer on top of the sauce.
Top each chicken breast with a generous spoonful of marinara sauce and two slices of mozzarella cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C).
Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if using.
Serve hot with additional marinara sauce and cooked spaghetti, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4287 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 158.9 g | 204% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.5 g | 282% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1184 mg | 395% | |
| Sodium | 8272 mg | 360% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 349.7 g | 127% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.7 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.7 g | ||
| Protein | 352.4 g | 705% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 1947 mg | 150% | |
| Iron | 27.7 mg | 154% | |
| Potassium | 2457 mg | 52% | |
*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.
