Chicken Parmesan (also called Chicken Parmigiana) is a crispy breaded chicken breast topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese, often served with spaghetti. Here’s a classic recipe

🍅 Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 2 large chicken breasts (sliced in half lengthwise → 4 cutlets)

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 2 large eggs (beaten)

• 1 cup breadcrumbs (Italian seasoned, or plain with herbs added)

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• ¼ cup olive oil (for frying)

For Topping:

• 2 cups marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• Fresh basil or parsley (optional, for garnish)

To Serve (optional):

• Cooked spaghetti or other pasta

Instructions

1. Prepare Chicken

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Pound chicken cutlets to even thickness. Season with salt & pepper.

3. Prepare breading stations:

   • Bowl 1: flour

   • Bowl 2: beaten eggs

   • Bowl 3: breadcrumbs + Parmesan + garlic powder + Italian seasoning

4. Dredge chicken in flour → dip in eggs → coat in breadcrumb mix.

2. Cook Chicken

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high.

2. Fry chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown (doesn’t need to be fully cooked through).

3. Transfer to a baking dish.

3. Assemble & Bake

1. Spoon marinara sauce over each chicken piece.

2. Sprinkle with mozzarella + Parmesan.

3. Bake 15–20 minutes, until chicken is cooked through (165°F / 74°C) and cheese is melted & bubbly.

4. Serve

• Plate over spaghetti with extra marinara.

• Garnish with fresh basil or parsley.