Cheesy Chicken Parmesan
The easiest chicken parmesan recipe you will ever make.Crispy, golden chicken smothered in marinara and tons of cheese, what more could you want?
Notes
1
Prepare Chicken: Slice chicken breasts into tenders or strips. Turn onto the cut side, cover with plastic wrap, and pound until thin to create cutlets.
2
Set Up Breading Station: In one dish, combine flour, kosher salt, and black pepper. In a second dish, mix breadcrumbs, panko, garlic pepper, and ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan (optional). In a third bowl, whisk together eggs and water.
3
Bread Chicken: Dredge each piece of chicken—coat in seasoned flour, dip in egg wash, then coat fully in breadcrumb mixture. Set aside.
4
Fry Chicken: Heat about 1 inch of light extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches, 1–2 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through (165°F). Remove and immediately dust with freshly grated Parmesan while warm.
5
Prepare Sauce & Cheese: In a pan, combine sauce, petite diced tomatoes, balsamic glaze, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer about 10 minutes until slightly thickened. Pour sauce into a skillet or oven-safe pan and top with mozzarella, covering completely. Melt (covered or broiled) until bubbly and slightly golden.
6
Serve: Serve over angel hair pasta or spaghetti. Place chicken on top, spoon sauce and melted cheese over, and finish with optional parsley.
Instructions
3 boneless
skinless chicken breasts
¾ cup flour
1½ tablespoons kosher salt
½ tablespoon black pepper
2 cups Italian breadcrumbs
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon garlic pepper
3 eggs
¼ cup water
Light extra virgin olive oil (enough for ~1 inch in pan
for frying)
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (for finishing) + more for the breading if desired
For the Chicken:
1 jar marinara or tomato basil pasta sauce
1 can petite diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons balsamic glaze
~¼ cup chicken stock
~4 cups shredded mozzarella or fresh mozzarella (about 16 oz
sliced; enough to fully cover surface)
Italian parsley (optional)
Angel hair pasta or spaghetti (for serving)
For the Pasta:
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CHEESY CHICKEN PARMESAN
6 - 8 Servings
742 Calories / Serve
PREP
20 min
COOK
25 min
REST
n/a
TOTAL
45 M
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