You're the Best Chicken Parmesan

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

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Crispy breaded chicken cutlets smothered in rich marinara and melted cheese, creating a comforting dish that’s truly the best. This Italian-American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs boneless 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 620 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: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Italian-American cuisine 620 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness boneless chicken breasts
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano
2 cups marinara sauce
1 cup, shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup, grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Set up a breading station: place 1/2 cup flour in a shallow dish, beat 1 large egg in another, and mix 1 cup panko breadcrumbs with 1 tsp garlic powder and 1 tsp dried oregano in a third.
Step 2: Dredge each chicken breast first in flour, shaking off excess, then dip in egg, and finally press into breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook for 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer skillet to preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
Step 4: Spoon 1 cup marinara sauce over chicken, top with 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, and return to oven for 5 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Step 5: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving with remaining marinara sauce on the side.