🍝🍗 Chicken Parmesan (Crispy, Cheesy Italian Classic)
📌 Description
Chicken Parmesan is a beloved Italian-American comfort dish featuring crispy breaded chicken breasts topped with rich tomato sauce and melted cheese, served over pasta. It’s hearty, satisfying, and perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
🕒 Prep Time: 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time: 25 mins
⏱ Total Time: 45 mins
🍽 Servings: 4
🔥 Nutrition: ~550 kcal | 42g protein per serving
🛒 Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts (halved into cutlets)
1 cup breadcrumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups marinara sauce
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella
½ cup olive oil (for frying)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt & black pepper to taste
Fresh basil (for garnish)
250g spaghetti (for serving)
👨🍳 Instructions
Prepare Chicken
Pound chicken to even thickness.
Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
Bread the Chicken
Dredge in flour → dip in beaten eggs → coat with breadcrumbs + Parmesan.
Fry Until Crispy
Heat olive oil in a pan.
Fry chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
Add Sauce & Cheese
Place chicken in baking dish.
Spoon marinara over each piece.
Top with mozzarella.
Bake
Bake at 200°C for 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve
Serve over spaghetti and garnish with fresh basil.
🧁 Flavor & Experience
Crispy on the outside, juicy inside, topped with tangy tomato sauce and gooey melted cheese—every bite is rich, comforting, and deeply satisfying.
🍽 Serving Ideas
Pair with garlic bread
Serve with Caesar salad
Add roasted vegetables on the side
