Chicken Parmesan
"Crispy, saucy, cheesy — the holy trinity of weeknight comfort food."
The Game Plan
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Preheat oven to broil. Halve each chicken breast horizontally (butterfly and cut through) to get 4 thin cutlets. Place between plastic wrap and pound to an even 1/2-inch thickness.
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Set up a breading station: flour in one shallow dish, beaten eggs in a second, and panko mixed with Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a third.
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Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip in egg, then press into the panko mixture on both sides.
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Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the breaded chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165F).
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Spoon marinara over each cutlet and top with mozzarella. Transfer skillet to the oven and broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
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While the chicken cooks, boil pasta according to package directions. Serve chicken over pasta with extra sauce on the side.
