Description
Baked Chicken Parmesan is a comforting, oven-baked version of the classic Italian dish that delivers crispy chicken with melty cheese and flavorful marinara, all without frying.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (Slice in half horizontally or pound to even thickness if large.)
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (Whisked with 1 tablespoon of water.)
- 1 1/4 cups panko breadcrumbs (Toasted for extra crunch.)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (Plus more for serving.)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup marinara sauce (Plus more for serving.)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley (Optional for garnish.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the chicken dry and slice or pound to an even thickness, then season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Set up your breading line with three bowls: one for flour, one for whisked eggs, and one for panko breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Toast the panko mixture by tossing with olive oil and baking on a sheet for 3-4 minutes until lightly golden.
- Bread the chicken by dipping it in flour, then egg, and pressing into the toasted panko mixture.
Cooking
- Place breaded chicken on a greased wire rack over a baking sheet. Bake for about 15 minutes, flip, then bake another 5-8 minutes until cooked through.
- Spoon marinara over cooked chicken, add mozzarella, and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes until melted. Broil for 1-2 minutes if you desire a browner cheese.
Notes
Dry the chicken before breading to avoid sogginess. Keep sauce light on top of the cheese to maintain crispiness. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian