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Easy Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Chicken Parmesan are crispy chicken fillets covered in marinara sauce, topped with bubbly and melty cheese, perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Chicken Parmesan
Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

  • Meat Tenderizer
  • Pan For shallow frying and preparing the sauce
  • Wire Rack
  • Baking Tray
  • Deep Pot For the pasta
  • Colander

Ingredients

Chicken Cutlet

  • 2 pcs Large Chicken Breasts
  • Flour
  • Egg
  • Breadcrumbs
  • Parmesan Cheese For breadcrumbs and garnish
  • Olive Oil For frying and sauteing

Marinara Sauce and Pasta

  • 2 tbsp Garlic Chopped
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 500 grams Jarred Marinara Sauce Use your preferred brand
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste
  • 400 grams Angel Hair Pasta

Garnish

  • Fresh Mozzarella
  • Basil Leaves For the sauce and garnish

Instructions

Fry the Chicken Cutlet

  • Slice the chicken breast lengthwise and pound it until 1/2 inch thick, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Prepare the flour, egg, and breadcrumbs seasoned with parmesan cheese on three separate plates.
  • Coat the chicken with flour, then egg, then pack it with breadcrumbs.
  • Fill the pan with 1/2 inch deep of oil and heat it over medium-high heat until 350F.
  • Shallow fry the chicken cutlet for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown, then set aside on a wire rack.

Prepare the Marinara Sauce and Pasta

  • Chop the garlic and onion, and pick out basil leaves.
  • In a pan with a bit of olive oil over medium heat, saute the onion and garlic, and season it with salt, pepper, and basil.
  • Let it boil, then taste and adjust.
  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain.

Assemble the Chicken Parmesan

  • In a baking pan, ladle a thin layer of marinara sauce, line up the chicken breast, then top with another layer of sauce, sliced mozzarella, grated parmesan, and basil leaves.
  • Broil this for 5 minutes just until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese has melted.
  • Combine with the remaining pasta and marinara sauce, then mix well.
  • Plate the pasta, top with the chicken parmesan, garnish with more cheese, and enjoy.