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Easy Cheesy Chicken Parmesan Bake

This chicken parmesan bake combines lightly breaded chicken breasts with marinara and gooey mozzarella in one oven-friendly dish. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and topped with melted cheese and fresh basil—this dinner is comforting, satisfying, and easy to pull off any night of the week.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts about 1 ½ lbs
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese divided
  • ¼ cup panko
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil plus more as needed
  • 1⅓ cups marinara sauce
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese thinly sliced
  • Chopped fresh basil for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Cut or pound chicken into 4 thin pieces.
  3. Set up 3 bowls: flour, whisked eggs, and breadcrumb mix.
  4. Coat chicken in flour, then eggs, then breadcrumb mixture.
  5. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side.
  6. Transfer to baking sheet. Add marinara and cheese.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/easy-cheesy-chicken-parmesan-bake/

Notes

  • Use thin chicken cutlets so everything bakes evenly and quickly.
  • Fresh mozzarella makes it extra gooey but shredded works in a pinch.
  • You can prep the chicken ahead and assemble just before baking.