Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan

5 from 1 vote

Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan made with tender juicy chicken, rich marinara sauce and melty cheese with a crisp coating that tastes delicious! This chicken is baked, not fried, and easily comes together in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Baked Chicken Parmesan

Servings:

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts halved horizontally
Salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
1 cup whole wheat panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp flaxseed meal
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups marinara sauce (I used Raos marinara)
4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese (or more if needed to cover the chicken)
Garnish with fresh chopped basil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Slice chicken horizontally and place between plastic wrap. Using a meat tenderizer or rolling pin, pound each piece of chicken about a 1/2 inch thick. Season both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
In a shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, flaxseed meal, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and onion powder. In a separate shallow dish, whisk together eggs until frothy.
Dip each chicken cutlet into the egg mixture and press into the breadcrumb mixture, coating both sides. Transfer to prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining chicken breasts.
Spray the tops of the chicken with cooking spray and bake in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until juices run clear and cooked through.
Once golden, top each chicken breast with a 1/4 cup of marinara sauce and one slice of mozzarella cheese (or more if needed). Return to the oven for 5 to 6 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Top chicken with fresh basil and serve over cooked spaghetti noodles and extra marinara sauce. Enjoy!

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