Description
This Crispy Chicken Parmesan recipe features tender chicken coated in a crispy breadcrumb and Parmesan cheese crust, topped with melted mozzarella and marinara sauce. It’s a delicious and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts, butterflied
Salt and pepper
2 eggs
1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced
Spaghetti pasta and crusty bread for serving
26 ounces (1 jar) marinara sauce
Instructions
1. Season the butterflied chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
2. In a shallow dish, beat the eggs. In another shallow dish, mix together the Italian breadcrumbs, panko breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese.
3. Dip each chicken breast into the beaten eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
4. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
5. Place the breaded chicken breasts in the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side.
6. Top each chicken breast with sliced mozzarella, basil leaves, and marinara sauce. Cover the skillet and let the cheese melt.
7. Serve the crispy chicken parmesan over spaghetti pasta with crusty bread on the side.
Notes
– For a healthier version, you can bake the breaded chicken breasts in the oven instead of pan-frying them.
– Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite herbs or spices to the breadcrumb mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with pasta
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 155mg