Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan is a comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner with tender chicken, a crisp seasoned breadcrumb coating, and gooey melted mozzarella, served over spaghetti with marinara sauce.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Servings 4 people

Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces chicken thighs or breasts, pounded to make evenly thin

For the Breadcrumb Coating

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup breadcrumbs, I use panko
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp dried basil

For Topping

4 slices mozzarella cheese

Instructions

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and basil. Stir until the seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the breadcrumbs.
Press each chicken thigh or breast into the breadcrumb mixture on each side, making sure both sides are covered with the seasoned coating.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay each piece of chicken onto the sheet in a single layer.

Cooking

Bake for 15 minutes, then flip the chicken over and cook for another 10 minutes. The juices should run clear and the internal temperature should reach about 170 degrees.
Place a slice of mozzarella cheese on top of each piece of chicken and return to the oven until the cheese is melted, about 2-3 minutes.

Serving

Serve the chicken parmesan over a bed of spaghetti topped with marinara sauce.

Notes

For best quality, enjoy refrigerated leftovers within a few days. To freeze, place cooled chicken in a freezer-safe container. Reheat refrigerated chicken in the oven for best texture.

Keyword Chicken Parmesan, Comfort Food, easy recipe, Italian Dinner, Spaghetti