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Oven-Baked Chicken Parmesan

Oven-Baked Chicken Parmesan



This delicious Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan recipe is easy and doesn't require any frying.  Because this chicken Parmesan is baked, it is healthy, quick, and easy! Make this crispy baked Parmesan crusted chicken for dinner tonight in about thirty minutes!
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Oven-Baked Chicken Parmesan #Oven-Baked #Chicken #Parmesan
Oven-Baked Chicken Parmesan


Course: DinnerCuisine: ItalianKeyword: Baked Chicken Parmesan, Date Night, Easy Recipes, Quick Recipes, Weekend Meals, Weeknight DinnersPrep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes servings: 4 ServingsCalories: 459kcal




Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 chicken breasts About 1 pound of chicken total
1 egg
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese fresh grated
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup marinara sauce
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella
2 tablespoon minced parsley optional, for garnish


Oven-Baked Chicken Parmesan #Oven-Baked #Chicken #Parmesan
Oven-Baked Chicken Parmesan


Instructions
Line a baking sheet with foil, brush foil with olive oil.  Adjust the oven rack so that is in the second from the top space. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Cut the chicken breasts in half and pound to even thickness: Cut through the middle of the chicken breast as if you are going to butterfly it (cutting it open like a book), but cut all the way through to make two equal-sized pieces.
After cutting the chicken breasts in half, place them in a gallon-sized zip-top bag in an even layer, seal it, then pound them to an even thickness using a  meat pounder or a rolling pin. You can also place the chicken breasts between two layers of cling wrap instead of a zip-top bag if you prefer.
Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel, then season with salt and pepper.
In one shallow dish, mix together panko bread crumbs, grated parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and black pepper.
In another shallow dish, whisk one egg.
Dip one chicken breast into the egg, then into the bread crumb mixture.  Ensure chicken breast is fully coated in the crumb mixture, and gently press with your hand do help the crumbs stick to the chicken.  Place chicken breast on a prepared baking sheet, repeat with remaining pieces of chicken.
Place the baking sheet in the oven on the second from the top rack.  Bake for 15 minutes, or until cooked through. 
Flip chicken, pour 1/4 cup of marinara sauce over each piece of chicken, then top with cheese. Place back in the oven. Turn on the broiler. Broil for 2-4 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly and edges of the chicken are browning.



Nutrition
Calories: 459kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 1624mg | Potassium: 720mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 909IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 418mg | Iron: 3mg
Nutritional information is an estimate for your convenience. If you have strict nutritional needs, please do your due diligence to make sure this recipe fits your needs.