Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan topped with fresh mozzarella and basil. A quick and easy meal your whole family will love!

EASY Baked Chicken Parmesan

PREP TIME: 25 MINUTES | COOK TIME: 25 MINUTES | TOTAL TIME: 50 MINUTES | SERVINGS: 6

INGREDIENTS

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  • 3 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breast
  
  
  • 2 eggs , whisked
  
  
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  
  
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  
  
  • 1 cup Panko or Italian bread crumbs
  
  
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  
  
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  
  
  • 2 cups marinara or spaghetti sauce
  
  
  • 6-8 ounces fresh mozzarella , sliced about 1/8 inch thick

FOR SERVING: FRESHLY CHOPPED BASIL AND COOKED SPAGHETTI NOODLES

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat oven to 415°. Spray a baking sheet or jelly roll pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.


• Cut chicken in half horizontally to create 6 fillets. Place chicken in a zip top bag and flatten chicken with a meat tenderizer or rolling pin to about 1/4″ thick.


• Place egg in a bowl and whisk together with salt and pepper. Place bread crumbs, parmesan cheese and garlic powder in a separate bowl. Dip chicken in the egg and then place in the bread crumbs and cover the chicken.


• Next place chicken in the pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is no longer pink in the middle. Flip the chicken half way through.


• Remove chicken from oven and spoon about 1/4 cup sauce on top of the chicken and top with a slice of mozzarella cheese. Bake for an additional 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Broil the last minute if desired.


• Top with fresh basil or oregano. Serve with angel hair pasta or spaghetti if desired. Enjoy!

NOTES

If you’d like your chicken extra crispy, you can fry the chicken before baking. Simply heat 1/2 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each side (after dipping in the crumb mixture) for 2 minutes. Then cook for 18-20 minutes in oven.

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