Chicken Parmesan with Marinara and Mozzarella | CookOS

Chicken Parmesan

Name: Chicken Parmesan with Marinara and Mozzarella
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, pounded thin; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup marinara sauce; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Chicken Parmesan is a classic Italian-American dish of thin, pounded chicken breasts breaded in panko and fried golden, then topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. It's a simple, satisfying weeknight meal that delivers restaurant-quality results at home.

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Total

30 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$20–$33

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Ingredients

2 chicken breasts, pounded thin
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped for garnishoptional

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Instructions

1
Prepare a three-stage breading station. In a shallow bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper.
2
In a second bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, place the panko breadcrumbs.
3
Dredge each chicken cutlet first in the seasoned flour, then dip it in the egg wash, and finally press it into the panko breadcrumbs to coat completely.
4
Place the breaded chicken into an air fryer basket or onto a baking sheet.
5
Cook the chicken in an oven or air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for about 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
6
Remove the cooked chicken from the oven.
7
Spoon marinara sauce over each piece of chicken.
8
Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
9
Return to the oven and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Pound chicken evenly to 1/4 inch to ensure it cooks through in 3–4 minutes without drying out.
Use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs—they stay crispier and create a better crust.
Don't skip the Italian seasoning and garlic powder in the flour mixture; they build flavor before the sauce is added.
Top the chicken immediately after cooking while it's still hot so the mozzarella melts evenly into the marinara.

Substitutions

All-purpose flour → cornstarch or rice flour (1:1, for gluten-free option)
Panko breadcrumbs → regular breadcrumbs or crushed crackers (texture will be less crispy)
Marinara sauce → tomato sauce or pizza sauce (adjust seasoning to taste)
Mozzarella → provolone or fontina cheese (melts similarly, slightly different flavor)