Description
Enjoy a healthier twist on the classic Chicken Parmesan with this Easy Baked Sheet Pan Chicken Parmesan. This recipe delivers crispy, golden chicken cutlets topped with marinara sauce and gooey melted mozzarella cheese—all without the mess of frying. Perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner, this dish is family-friendly and easy to clean up.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup regular breadcrumbs
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly. Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create thinner cutlets. Pound them to an even thickness if necessary.
- Set Up Dredging Stations:
- Bowl 1: Combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bowl 2: Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Bowl 3: Mix breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the Chicken: Dredge each cutlet in the flour mixture, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally press into the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring an even coat.
- Bake the Chicken: Place coated cutlets on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray or drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 15 minutes, flip, and bake for another 5-10 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Add Sauce & Cheese: Remove from oven. Spoon marinara sauce over each cutlet and top with mozzarella cheese. Broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Crispy Tip: Lightly spraying the breaded chicken with oil enhances crunchiness.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
- Reheating: Use a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes to maintain crispiness.
- Freezing: Freeze baked, un-topped cutlets for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
