Description
This chicken Parmesan is ready in under 30 minutes. With a herbed-Parmesan breading served with mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce.
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup marinara sauce, divided
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Pound the chicken to 1/2″ thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
- Combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning in a shallow mixing bowl.
- Dip the chicken breasts in the egg wash. Shake off any excess then dredge it in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Over medium-high heat in an oven-safe skillet, pan-fry the chicken in some oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken and drain on paper towels. Drain any excess oil in the pan.
- Return chicken to the pan and spread 1/4 cup marinara sauce on each breast.
- Top with mozzarella cheese and broil at 450°F until cheese has melted, about 2 minutes.
- Dish and serve hot over pasta with remaining marinara sauce.
- Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 8 mins