15-Minute Crispy Chicken Parmesan

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Golden-brown chicken breasts topped with melted cheese and tangy tomato sauce, ready before your next game update finishes. This Italian-American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, all-purpose flour, egg for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Italian-American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Step 2: Set up three shallow dishes: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour in one, 1 beaten egg in another, and 1 cup breadcrumbs mixed with 2 tbsp grated Parmesan in the third.
  3. Step 3: Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess, then dip in egg, and finally coat in breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  4. Step 4: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F), then transfer to a plate.
  5. Step 5: Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce evenly in a baking dish. Place chicken on top, spoon 1 cup marinara over the chicken, then sprinkle with 1 cup shredded mozzarella and 2 tbsp grated Parmesan. Bake at 400°F for 8-10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  6. Step 6: Let rest for 2 minutes before serving, allowing the sauce to thicken and cling to the chicken.

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