Braised Chicken Parmesan Cutlets with Fresh Mozzarella

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

Thinly pounded chicken cutlets are breaded, pan-fried until golden, then topped with marinara and melted fresh mozzarella for a comforting Italian classic. This Italian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, all-purpose flour, large eggs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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.

Ingredients

• 2 large (about 1 lb) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 8 oz, sliced 1/4 inch thick fresh mozzarella cheese
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick and even. Season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Set up a dredging station: spread 1 cup all-purpose flour on a plate; beat 2 large eggs in a shallow bowl; combine 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs on another plate.
3. Step 3: Dredge each chicken cutlet first in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into beaten eggs, and finally coat evenly with the Parmesan-breadcrumb mixture. Press crumbs gently to adhere.
4. Step 4: Heat 3 tbsp unsalted butter and 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until butter is foaming. Add breaded cutlets and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
5. Step 5: Preheat your oven broiler on high. Transfer fried cutlets to a baking sheet lined with foil. Spoon about 2 tbsp marinara sauce evenly over each cutlet, then top with slices of fresh mozzarella cheese totaling 8 oz.
6. Step 6: Broil cutlets for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and beginning to brown. Remove carefully and serve immediately over cooked spaghetti or your favorite pasta.