Chicken Parmesan (Italian-American Classic)

An Italian-American restaurant classic featuring breaded and fried chicken cutlets topped with tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese, then baked until bubbly. Crispy, cheesy, and comforting, Chicken Parmesan is a beloved favorite across the U.S.

01 Information

Grade

Serving

Calorie

Prep Time

Cook Time

Total Time

Medium

4 Servings

620 Kcal

20 Mins

25 Mins

45 Mins

02 Ingredients

  • 2 Chicken Breasts (halved lengthwise into cutlets)

  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour

  • 2 Eggs (beaten)

  • 1½ cups Breadcrumbs (Italian seasoned preferred)

  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (divided)

  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce (marinara)

  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)

  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil (for frying)

  • 1 tbsp Butter (for frying)

  • Salt (to taste)

  • Black Pepper (to taste)

  • Optional Fresh Basil (for garnish)

  • Optional Cooked Spaghetti (to serve)





03 Method

Step 1
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Season Chicken cutlets with Salt and Black Pepper.

Step 2
Dredge Chicken first in Flour, then dip in beaten Eggs, then coat in Breadcrumbs mixed with half of the Parmesan.

Step 3
Heat Olive Oil and Butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry Chicken cutlets for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

Step 4
Place fried cutlets in a baking dish. Spoon Tomato Sauce over each piece.

Step 5
Top with Mozzarella and the remaining Parmesan.

Step 6
Bake for 12–15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 7
Garnish with Fresh Basil and serve hot, optionally with Spaghetti.