A white plate of chicken parmesan with marinara and melted cheese, photographed from above.

Chicken Parmesan

Breaded chicken cutlets baked with marinara and melted mozzarella, finished with Parmesan. An Italian-American favorite over pasta.

By Recipes Editorial Team Published

Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4 servings
Calories
540 kcal

Ingredients

4 servings

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 400°F (200°C). Mix breadcrumbs with Parmesan.

  2. Dip each cutlet in egg, then coat in the crumb mix.

  3. Brown the cutlets in olive oil over medium heat, 3 minutes per side.

  4. Place in a baking dish, top with marinara and mozzarella.

  5. Bake 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the chicken is 165°F.

  6. Rest 3 minutes and serve with pasta.

Nutrition

Per serving, estimated.

Calories
540 kcal
Protein
46g
Carbs
26g
Fat
28g
Fiber
3g

Tips

  • Pound cutlets thin so they cook fast and stay tender.
  • Bake instead of frying for a lighter version that still crisps.
  • Use a good jarred marinara to save time.

Variations

  • Add basil leaves under the cheese.
  • Use provolone instead of mozzarella.
  • Serve on a hoagie roll as a sandwich.

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