This Classic Chicken Parmesan Recipe will quickly become a family favorite. It has a crispy Parmesan crust and just the right amount of sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Fresh basil and parsley, chopped for serving, optional
1 pound cooked spaghetti, optional
PREHEAT OVEN:
Move the oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
PREP AND CHICKEN:
Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper and set aside.
Using 3 separate shallow dishes, add flour to one dish, beaten eggs to another dish, and the last dish combine the panko, Italian bread crumbs and ¼ cup parmesan cheese.
If the chicken is thick, pound it to ½ inch thick.
Dip the chicken into the flour, shake off the excess, dip it in eggs and then into the bread crumb mixture.
Repeat with all the chicken breasts.
FRY CHICKEN:
Heat oil in a large pan.
Brown chicken on each side, for about 4-5 minutes per side or until golden brown.
PREP FOR BAKING:
Pour 1 ½ cups marinara sauce into 13x9 baking dish.
Arrange the chicken over the sauce in a single layer.
Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the chicken.
Top each chicken breast with the remaining ¼ cup of Parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
BAKE:
Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling.
Remove the chicken from the oven and garnish with fresh basil or parsley, if desired.
TO FINISH:
Serve immediately with cooked spaghetti noodles, if you like.