Baked Chicken Parmesan
Okay, real talk — this baked chicken parmesan has become one of my absolute go-to dinner recipes and I am so excited to share it with you. Whether you are feeding your family on a busy weeknight or just treating yourself, this one delivers every single time. It is flavorful, satisfying, and honestly not that hard to pull together.
Why You’ll Love This Baked Chicken Parmesan
- Ready in about 40 min with simple ingredients
- Big, bold flavors without a ton of fuss
- Perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd
- The whole family actually eats it — win
Ingredients
- chicken breasts
- panko
- marinara
- mozzarella
- parmesan
- eggs
- flour
How to Make It
Start by gathering everything and prepping your ingredients — mise en place makes this go so much smoother, I promise. Classic chicken parmesan with crispy panko coating, marinara, and bubbling mozzarella. Follow the recipe card below for the full step-by-step with exact measurements. The method is straightforward and I walk you through everything you need.
My biggest tip: do not rush the process. Let things cook properly and you will be rewarded with the most incredible result. Trust the recipe and trust yourself!
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Baked Chicken Parmesan
Ingredients
Method
- Heat the oven to 425 degrees and set a wire rack inside a sheet pan.
- Set out three dishes: flour seasoned with the salt and pepper, beaten eggs, and the panko mixed with half the parmesan and the olive oil.
- Dredge each cutlet in flour, then egg, then press it firmly into the panko mixture.
- Set the cutlets on the rack and bake 20 minutes, until deep golden and cooked through.
- Spoon marinara over each cutlet and lay the mozzarella on top, then scatter the remaining parmesan.
- Broil 3 to 4 minutes, watching closely, until the cheese is bubbling and browned in spots.
