Easy Chicken Parmesan
Ingredients
- Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons water
- Cooking spray
- Topping:
- 1½ cups marinara sauce
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- Fresh basil optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line baking sheet with parchment. Spray with oil.
- Pound chicken breasts to ¾ inch thickness.
- Beat eggs with water in shallow bowl.
- Mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in another bowl.
- Dip chicken in egg. Coat completely.
- Press into breadcrumb mixture. Coat both sides well.
- Place on baking sheet 2 inches apart.
- Spray tops with cooking spray.
- Bake 15 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Remove. Top with marinara sauce.
- Add mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Bake 5 more minutes until cheese melts.
- Rest 2 minutes. Garnish with basil. Serve hot.
Notes
- Pound chicken to even thickness for uniform cooking
- Pat chicken dry before breading
- Press breadcrumbs firmly so they stick
- Spray with oil before baking for crispy coating
- Do not add sauce until chicken is fully cooked
- Chicken is done at 165°F internal temperature
- Let rest 2 minutes before serving
- Can bread chicken 4 hours ahead and refrigerate
- Freeze breaded chicken before or after baking
- Serve with pasta and garlic bread for complete meal