Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Name: Chicken Parmesan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 eggs; 1 cup panko bread crumbs, or more as needed; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or more if needed; 1 cup olive oil for frying; 1/2 cup prepared tomato sauce; 1/4 cup fresh mozzarella, cut into small cubes; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 1/2 cup grated provolone cheese; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon olive oil

Servings: persons

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 eggs
1 cup panko bread crumbs, or more as needed
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or more if needed
1 cup olive oil for frying
1/2 cup prepared tomato sauce
1/4 cup fresh mozzarella, cut into small cubes
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup grated provolone cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil

1
["Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).", "Place chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/2-inch. Season chicken thoroughly with salt and pepper.
2
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3
Watch Now", "Mix bread crumbs and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese in a separate bowl, set aside.
4
Watch Now", "Place flour in a sifter or strainer; sprinkle over chicken breasts, evenly coating both sides.
5
Watch Now", "Dip flour coated chicken breast in beaten eggs. Transfer breast to breadcrumb mixture, pressing the crumbs into both sides. Repeat for each breast. Set aside breaded chicken breasts for about 15 minutes.
6
Watch Now", "Heat 1 cup olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. Cook chicken until golden, about 2 minutes on each side. The chicken will finish cooking in the oven.
7
Watch Now", "Place chicken in a baking dish and top each breast with about 1/3 cup of tomato sauce. Layer each chicken breast with equal amounts of mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and provolone cheese. Sprinkle 1 to 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese on top and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
8
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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, 2 eggs, 1 cup panko bread crumbs, or more as needed, and more.

Yes, Chicken Parmesan falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Parmesan

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Variations & substitutions

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