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Three pieces of baked chicken parmesan on a platter.
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Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Skip the restaurant, and make this easy baked chicken parmesan recipe at home in just over 30 minutes instead!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: baked chicken parmesan, baked chicken parmesan recipe
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

Ingredients

  • Cooking spray
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 egg whisked
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 8 ounces each, sliced in half lengthwise to make 8 pieces
  • Olive oil for drizzling
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 16 ounces fresh mozzarella slices
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Instructions

Prep the Oven:

  • Preheat your oven to 450°F. Lightly coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
    Cooking spray

Prepare the Breading:

  • In a bowl, mix together the panko bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
    1 cup panko bread crumbs, ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon paprika
    Seasoning mixture in a bowl.

Bread the Chicken:

  • In a shallow bowl add the the whisked egg, and add the chicken and mix until all the chicken is coated in the egg. Dip each chicken in the bread crumb mixture coating each side. Place the breaded chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining chicken pieces.
    4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 egg
    Raw chicken being dredged in egg wash.

Bake the Chicken:

  • Drizzle a bit of olive oil over each chicken piece. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, until golden and crispy.
    Olive oil
    Breaded chicken pieces on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

Add Sauce & Cheese:

  • Remove the chicken from the oven. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce over each piece, and top with 2 slices of mozzarella cheese, or enough to cover most of the top.
    1 cup marinara sauce, 16 ounces fresh mozzarella slices
    Baked breaded chicken pieces.

Melt the Cheese:

  • Return the chicken to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
    Five pieces of baked chicken parmesan on a baking sheet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 233mg | Sodium: 785mg | Potassium: 624mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 769IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 363mg | Iron: 2mg
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