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Baked Chicken Parmesan

Baked Chicken Parmesan

This easy baked chicken Parmesan recipe layers mayo, bread crumbs, and high heat to make it crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, with tomato sauce and melty white cheese.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword chicken parmesan
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 395 kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup seasoned Italian bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a large shallow bowl or on a large plate, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika. Set aside.
  2. Use a thin, sharp knife to slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise to create two thin fillets. Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap on a cutting board, and gently pound to about 3/8-inch with a meat tenderizer.
  3. Brush both sides of the chicken fillets with mayonnaise to evenly coat. Dredge each of the chicken fillets in the breadcrumb mixture and place on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Bake for 17-20 minutes or until cooked through and the outsides are golden and crispy.
  4. Top each cutlet with a dollop of marinara and shredded cheese and return to the oven. Cook until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes. Serve with spaghetti, angel hair, or fettuccine noodles.

Recipe Notes

Notes:
• Instead of garlic powder, use 1 clove of fresh garlic that's been pressed or very finely minced instead.
• Instead of Italian seasoned bread crumbs, use regular bread crumbs with 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning added to it.
• Instead of mayonnaise, use 4 tablespoons melted butter.

Nutrition Facts
Baked Chicken Parmesan
Amount Per Serving
Calories 395 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 78mg26%
Sodium 1395mg61%
Potassium 570mg16%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 28g56%
Vitamin A 775IU16%
Vitamin C 7mg8%
Calcium 331mg33%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.