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Chicken Parmigiana

Name: Chicken Parmigiana
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lb), pounded to 1/2-inch thickness; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 1/2 cups Italian-style breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 cups marinara sauce; 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced; 1/4 cup olive oil, for frying; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Crispy breaded chicken cutlets under bubbling marinara and melted mozzarella, baked until golden — the Italian-American dinner table hero.

⏱ 30 minPrep time

🔥 25 minCook time

🍽 4Servings

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Chicken Parmigiana layers crispy breaded cutlets under a blanket of tomato sauce and bubbling mozzarella — the ultimate Italian comfort dinner. Each bite delivers crunch, tangy sauce, and gooey melted cheese.

While this version evolved across the Atlantic, it’s now a beloved classic everywhere. Serve it over spaghetti or with crusty bread and a green salad; leftovers make a fantastic sandwich the next day.

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Step by stepInstructions

Set up three shallow dishes: flour; beaten eggs; and breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Dredge each breast in flour, dip in the egg, then press into the breadcrumb mixture to coat thoroughly.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high; fry the cutlets until golden and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Spread a thin layer of marinara in a baking dish and arrange the cutlets on top.
Spoon more sauce over each cutlet and top with mozzarella slices.
Bake at 400°F until the cheese is bubbly and golden, about 15 minutes. Garnish with basil.

💡 Chef tips & storage

Pounding the chicken to an even thickness guarantees juicy cutlets that cook through at the same rate. For extra crunch, skip the baking step and melt the cheese under the broiler instead.

Recipe details

Prep30 min

Cook25 min

Servings4

CategoryDinner

PublishedAugust 17, 2026

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