Real Chicken Parmesan with Herb-Infused Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

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Crispy chicken cutlets baked with rich tomato sauce and melted cheese, featuring authentic Italian herb notes for a true comfort classic. This Italian-American-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, all-purpose flour, eggs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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: 25 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Italian-American cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large, beaten eggs
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 (28-ounce) cans marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Place each chicken breast between plastic wrap and pound to 1/2-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 2: Set up breading station: place 1/2 cup all-purpose flour in one bowl, 2 large beaten eggs in another, and mix 1 cup breadcrumbs with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese in a third.
Step 3: Dredge each chicken breast in flour (shaking off excess), dip in beaten eggs, then coat in breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
Step 4: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Step 5: Spread 1 cup marinara sauce in a baking dish. Place chicken on top, then spoon remaining sauce over. Sprinkle with 1 cup shredded mozzarella and 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil.
Step 6: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.