Classic Chicken Parmesan

Name: Classic Chicken Parmesan
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 c. Italian-style breadcrumbs; 1/2 c. Grated Parmesan; 2 large eggs; 4 small chicken-breast halves, about 1 1/2 pounds; 3/4 c. marinara sauce; 6 oz. mozzarella

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Jan 5, 2016

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chicken breast recipes - Classic Chicken Parmesan

Mike Garten

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Total Time:

30 mins

This chicken parmesan is quick and easy, but just as decadent as a fancy version.

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Ingredients

1/2 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
1/2 cup Grated Parmesan
2 large eggs
4 small chicken-breast halves, about 1 1/2 pounds
3/4 cup marinara sauce
6 oz. mozzarella

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 450°F.
2. Step 2Combine 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan in a shallow bowl.
3. Step 3In another shallow bowl, beat 2 large eggs.
4. Step 4Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Step 5Dip the 4 small chicken-breast halves into the egg, then into the breadcrumbs. Then, add chicken to the skillet and fry until golden brown on both sides.
6. Step 6Put the cooked chicken into a baking dish, and top with 3/4 cup marinara sauce.
7. Step 7Shred 6 ounces of mozzarella. Then, sprinkle the cheese on top of the chicken.
8. Step 8Bake everything for 20 minutes.