Here’s a beginner-friendly Easy Chicken Parmesan recipe — crispy, cheesy, and ready in about 30 minutes 🍗🧀❤️
🍝 Easy Chicken Parmesan (for Beginners)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2–4
🧂 Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (regular or panko)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- ½ cup marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
- Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prepare the chicken
- Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally to make thinner cutlets.
- Season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Bread the chicken
- In one bowl: beat the egg.
- In another bowl: mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
- Dip each chicken piece in egg, then coat evenly in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Cook the chicken
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook each piece for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add sauce and cheese
- Spoon marinara sauce over each piece.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Melt the cheese
- Cover the pan for 2–3 minutes until cheese is melted, OR
- Place in a preheated oven (400°F / 200°C) for 5 minutes until bubbly.
- Serve hot
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve with pasta, salad, or vegetables.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Serve over spaghetti, zucchini noodles, or even a side of roasted veggies.
- Add extra Parmesan on top for more cheesy flavor.
💡 Tips for Beginners
- Pound the chicken thin for even cooking.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan — cook in batches if needed.
- Use air fryer for a lighter version (400°F / 200°C for 10–12 minutes).
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