Chicken Parmesan

Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, chicken parmesan is loaded with cheesy goodness and savory flavor. It's an easy weeknight winner that everyone loves.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Keyword baked, chicken, comfort food, Italian cuisine, parmesan

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 800kcal

Author Liza A

Ingredients

½ cup olive oil
4 tbsp flour
3 eggs beaten
3 cups Panko bread crumbs
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tbsp dried basil
6 medium boneless chicken breast
¼ cup grated mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated provolone cheese
1 package fettuccine cooked according to package directions and drained
4 cups store bought or Homemade Marinara sauce

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
In a large skillet, heat oil on medium heat.
On a shallow plate, spread out flour. Set aside.
In a shallow bowl, beat eggs with a fork. Set aside
In a deep dish, combine Panko crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and basil.
Dip and coat chicken in the flour and then in the egg mixture, shaking of excess egg.
Next, dip chicken into the Panko mixture.
After dipping, place chicken into the hot oil. Cook chicken for 2 minutes on each side and then transfer to the 9x13 baking dish.
Pour marinara sauce over chicken and bake for about 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked.
In a small bowl, mix together provolone cheese and mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle over chicken and then continue baking for another couple of minutes or until cheese has melted.
Serve over your favorite pasta.

Notes

Recipe source: chef in training

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