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Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan is a delicious parmesan breaded chicken breast recipe topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese.

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Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan is a lighter but just as delicious alternative to fried chicken parmesan.

These chicken breasts are coated in a well seasoned parmesan and bread crumb mixture, baked until crispy and then topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.

This chicken parmesan recipe takes about forty minutes from start to finish and serves four people.

Printable Recipe Card with a Full List of Ingredients and Instructions is Located at the Bottom of the Post.

Be sure to read through the entire post so that you don’t miss out on any important tips and tricks!

To make this dish, I started by butterflying two large chicken breasts to produce four thin chicken breasts.

I got out three shallow bowls to make my bread station.

I poured some flour, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika into one of the bowls.

I used a fork to combine the ingredients well.

I poured some half and half and eggs into the second bowl.

Used a fork to beat the eggs well.

In the third bowl I poured some breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and parmesan cheese.

I stirred the ingredients together well.

I dredged one of the chicken breasts in the flour bowl making sure it was well coated on both sides.

I then placed the chicken breast in the egg mixture making sure to coat it fully.

Finally, I placed the chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture and made sure to coat it fully on both sides.

I placed the breaded chicken breast on a parchment lined baking sheet.

I repeated the process with the remaining chicken breasts.

Then I placed the baking sheet in the oven and baked the chicken breasts for twenty minutes, flipping them halfway through.

After twenty minutes I removed the baking sheet from the oven.

I spooned some marinara over the chicken breasts.

Then I placed some slices of mozzarella cheese on top of the marinara.

Then I returned the baking sheet to the oven for about five minutes to melt the cheese.

I garnished my chicken parmesans with fresh basil leaves.

Then the chicken parmesan was ready to serve.

I served mine over cooked pasta with additional marinara sauce.

You could also serve these with rice or with a green salad.

Baked chicken parmesan is a satisfying meal the whole family will enjoy.

You could also use chicken tenderloins instead of chicken breasts for this recipe.

If you are looking for a tasty chicken breast recipe, then you need to try this Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan!

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PRINTABLE VERSION OF THE RECIPE CAN BE FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE

Ingredients You’ll Need to Make This Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan:

• 2 (12 oz) Chicken Breasts
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• ½ cup Flour
• 1 tsp Salt
• ½ tsp Pepper
• 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp Onion Powder
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 2 Eggs
• 2 tbsp Half and Half
• 1 cup Bread Crumbs
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan Cheese

Topping

• ½ cup grated Parmesan Cheese
• ¼ cup sliced Mozzarella Cheese
• ½ cup Marinara Sauce

How to Make Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan:

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper.
3. Cut the chicken breasts in half by butterflying them. **This will create 4 thin chicken breasts.
4. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, place on a plate or on a piece of parchment paper, and set aside.
5. Build your breading station by pulling out 3 shallow bowls. (I used shallow bowls for this pie pans are a great substitute for this).
6. Add the flour, 1 tsp of salt, ½ tsp pepper, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, and 1 tsp paprika to one of the shallow bowls. Using a whisk or a fork, stir to combine.
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8. In the second bowl, add the 2 eggs and half and half. Using a whisk or a fork, stir to break up the yolks and mix the eggs and half and half together.
9. In the third shallow bowl, add the breadcrumbs, remaining salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and parmesan cheese. Using a whisk or a fork, stir to combine.
10. Place one of the seasoned chicken breasts into the flour mixture, making sure to coat the chicken breast fully.
11. Then, place the floured chicken breast into the egg mixture. Cover to fully coat.
12. Finally, place the chicken breast into the breadcrumb mixture. Cover to fully coat.
13. Place the prepared chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet. Cook for 10 minutes at 400 degrees F and then flip the chicken over and cook for another 10 minutes.
14. While the chicken is cooking, slice some mozzarella cheese and open the jar of marinara.
15. Once the chicken has finished cooking, spoon a small amount of marinara sauce (about 2 tbsp) over each piece of chicken and then top with some sliced mozzarella. **You can use shredded mozzarella here.
16. Place them back in the oven and bake at 400 degrees F for 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted on top.
17. Serve with your favorite pasta and more marinara sauce for a complete meal.
18. Enjoy!

FAQS:

Why is my chicken parmesan tough?
Your chicken parmesan might be tough because it is overcooked. This recipe uses chicken breasts, if your chicken is thin or if you’re using cutlets instead of breasts, then you will want to reduce the cooking time.

How to store chicken parmesan?
Store any leftovers in the fridge for 3 days in an airtight container.

How to reheat leftovers?
You can reheat the chicken in the microwave, the oven, or in the air fryer. Bake or air fry at 350 degrees F (or 177 degrees C). Bake for about 8-10 minutes or until the middle is warm and in the air fryer for 4-6 minutes or until the middle is warm. You may want to add another piece of cheese towards the end of the reheating process so the cheese on top isn’t overcooked and it’s fresh.

What should I serve with chicken parmesan?

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