Quick Chicken Parmesan

By Tracy

4 Person

40 Minutes

415 Calories

There are hundreds (maybe thousands) of chicken parm recipes in the world, but this one is our favorite. It's easy, simple, and classic. When you're craving chicken Parmesan, this is exactly what you want. Easy Chicken Parmesan recipe when chicken bakes in tomatoes with parmesan, is topped with mozzarella and served over spaghetti. It's awesome.

Ingredients

1 cup shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup basil leaves, divided
1 1/4 cups canned diced tomatoes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
2/3 cup finely grated parmesan
1 1/3 cups breadcrumbs or panko
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. pepper
3/4 tsp. salt, divided
4 chicken cutlets

Method

01

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with oil.
02

Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 tsp of the salt and pepper. Whisk eggs in a shallow bowl. Stir panko, parmesan and 3 tbsp of the oil in a second shallow bowl.
03

Dip 1 cutlet in egg, then shake off excess. Coat in panko mixture, pressing to adhere. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet, then repeat with the remaining chicken. Bake 12 mins, then flip. Continue baking until tops are crisp, about 8 mins.
04

Heat remaining 1 tbsp oil in a small saucepan over medium-low. Add garlic and cook 30 sec. Add tomatoes, half of the basil and remaining 1/2 tsp salt and cook on low, stirring, 5 mins.
05

Divide half of the tomato sauce over chicken pieces and sprinkle with mozzarella. Continue baking until cheese is melted, 3 mins. Serve with remaining sauce and garnish with remaining basil.

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01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 4 servings
Calorie 415 Kcal
Prep Time 15 Mins
Cook Time 25 Mins
Total Time 40 Mins

02 Ingredients

1 cup shredded mozzarella

1/2 cup basil leaves, divided

1 1/4 cups canned diced tomatoes

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup olive oil, divided

2/3 cup finely grated parmesan

1 1/3 cups breadcrumbs or panko

2 eggs

1/2 tsp. pepper

3/4 tsp. salt, divided

4 chicken cutlets

03 Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with oil.

Step 2

Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 tsp of the salt and pepper. Whisk eggs in a shallow bowl. Stir panko, parmesan and 3 tbsp of the oil in a second shallow bowl.

Step 3

Dip 1 cutlet in egg, then shake off excess. Coat in panko mixture, pressing to adhere. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet, then repeat with the remaining chicken. Bake 12 mins, then flip. Continue baking until tops are crisp, about 8 mins.

Step 4

Heat remaining 1 tbsp oil in a small saucepan over medium-low. Add garlic and cook 30 sec. Add tomatoes, half of the basil and remaining 1/2 tsp salt and cook on low, stirring, 5 mins.

Step 5

Divide half of the tomato sauce over chicken pieces and sprinkle with mozzarella. Continue baking until cheese is melted, 3 mins. Serve with remaining sauce and garnish with remaining basil.

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