Simple Italian Chicken Parmigiana Recipe
A classic Italian-American dish featuring crispy fried chicken breasts smothered in marinara, melty mozzarella, and parmesan, then baked to perfection. Served hot with pasta or salad, it’s an easy, crowd-pleasing favorite.
Ingredients
Chicken Preparation
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt to taste
- Ground black pepper to taste
Breading Station
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 ½ cups Italian-style breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Sauce & Toppings
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil or parsley optional
Cooking
- Olive oil for frying
- Serving Optional
- Pasta of choice cooked
Instructions
- Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and let it fully preheat.
- Pat chicken dry. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Set up three bowls: flour, beaten eggs, and a mix of breadcrumbs with ½ cup Parmesan. Coat each chicken breast in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Fry chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Drain on paper towels.
- Spread marinara on the bottom of a baking dish. Add chicken. Spoon more sauce over each piece, then top with mozzarella and ¼ cup Parmesan.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes. For a browned top, broil an extra 2–3 minutes.
- Top with basil or parsley. Serve hot with pasta, salad, or garlic bread.