Baked Chicken Parmesan

5 from 5 votes

This Baked Chicken Parmesan comes together easily and is a great comforting dinner.

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Total Time40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: baked chicken, chicken dinner, dinner recipe, healthier

Servings: people

Calories: 478kcal

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in half (butterfly style), and pounded 1/2 inch thick if necessary
salt and pepper
1 cup all purpose flour
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon milk
1 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 tablespoon dried basil
1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
cooking spray
1/3 cup spaghetti sauce (store bought or homemade)
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Slice the chicken breasts in half, butterfly style (see photos in the post for more details). If any part of the chicken is stil more than half an inch thick, pound them thin by placing the chicken between plastic wrap and using a rolling pin or meat mallet. Pound to 1/2 inch thickness.
Lightly salt and pepper the chicken breasts on both sides.
Add the flour to a plate. Whisk the eggs and milk in a shallow dish. Add the breadcrumbs to a shallow dish and stir in the parmesan cheese, basil, garlic powder, and oregano.
Dip the chicken breasts in the flour, then the eggs, and then the seasoned bread crumbs. Place on the prepared pan. Repeat with all of the chicken.
Lightly spray the chicken with cooking spray and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the chicken registers 165 degrees with an instant read thermometor.
Remove the chicken from the oven, add a small amount of spaghetti sauce (about a tablespoon and a half) to the top of each piece of chicken, top with shredded mozzarella, and place under the broiler for about 3 minutes or until the cheese begins to very lightly brown.