Classic Chicken Parmigiana

Name: Classic Chicken Parmigiana
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 chicken breast halves, pounded thin; salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup bread crumbs; 1 cup Parmesan cheese, divided; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 4 large eggs, beaten; ⅓ cup vegetable oil; 1 cup prepared marinara sauce, divided; 8 large slices fresh mozzarella, sliced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

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The staple of Italian red sauce joints can be yours at home in under 40 minutes. Thinly pound the chicken breasts for faster and more even cooking, then bread them in a savory coating of bread crumbs and grated Parmesan. Using a prepared marinara makes quick work of the sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese completes the dish. This recipe is a total crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults—serve it with a big green salad for an informal dinner party, or with cooked fettucine or linguini for an easy weeknight dinner. Don't forget crusty bread to soak up the sauce!

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Directions

Mealthy Tip

Use one hand for dipping in the eggs and the other hand for dipping in the flour and bread crumbs. This will avoid breading your fingers! Gluten free? Use your favorite gluten-free flour in place of the all-purpose, and make your own gluten-free bread crumbs by blitzing a few pieces of Udi's or other gluten-free bread in the food processor until they're in small crumbs.

For more Italian inspired recipes, check out:

Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Milanese

Chicken Tetrazzini

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 843 calories; 30g fat; 76.1g carbohydrates; 63g protein; 316mg cholesterol; 1216mg sodium.

Full nutrition

Amount Per Serving
Calories 843		Calories from Fat 267
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30g		46%
	Saturated Fat 9g	44%
	Trans Fat 0.5g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 9.4g
	Monounsaturated Fat 8.1g
Cholesterol 316mg		105%
Sodium 1216mg		51%
Total Carbohydrate 76.1g		25%
	Dietary Fiber 4g	17%
	Sugars 5.4g
Protein 63g

Vitamin A 21%		Vitamin C 3%
Calcium 29%		Iron 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

		Calories:	2,000	2,500
Total Fat		Less than	65g	80g
	Saturated Fat	Less than	20g	25g
Cholesterol		Less than	300mg	300 mg
Sodium		Less than	2,400mg	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate			300g	375g
	Dietary Fiber		25g	30g

Calories per gram:

Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4

Tagged:

Dinner Weeknight Chicken American Italian Date Night Oven Stovetop Chicken Breast Parmesan Cheese Frying Pan

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Jessica Scott says:

This was an authentic chicken parmigiana recipe, and it was so simple, I can't believe it! The breadcrumb and marinara topping was so delicious, my mouth is watering all over again just thinking about it! No fuss, no frills, just good eating!

Greg Jones says:

One of our favorite weeknight meals. I've never considered myself a gourmet chef, but this recipe tastes like something out of a high end Italian restaurant. Very good, very easy. Five stars.