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A hand lifts a slice of cheesy, baked chicken parmesan from a skillet, showing melted cheese stretching with rich tomato sauce and herbs on top. A white kitchen is visible in the background.

Perfect Chicken Parmesan

Crispy chicken cutlets are topped with red sauce, fresh mozzarella, Pecorino Romano, basil, and creamy ricotta, then baked until bubbly and golden. This easy Chicken Parmesan is a family favorite that's perfect for weeknights, holidays, and special occasions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people

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Instructions
 

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F.

Step 2: Warm the Sauce

  • In a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish, add your red sauce over medium-high heat until warmed through.
  • if you are using a jar of sauce start by sautéing the minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a few tbsp of extra virgin olive oil until slightly golden and fragrant. Add the jar of sauce and bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer until fully warmed. Add a few basil leaves to really make it taste homemade.

Step 3: Assemble the Chicken Parmesan

  • In a large skillet add about 1/2 cups of the warmed sauce into the bottom of the skillet. Place the prepared chicken cutlets directly on top of the sauce.
  • Ladle a little sauce over each cutlet.
  • Top each cutlet with:
  • 1 basil leaf
  • A little more sauce
  • Freshly grated mozzarella cheese
  • Freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • One slice fresh mozzarella
  • Salt and pepper
  • A small dollop of ricotta cheese
  • Finish with chopped fresh parsley.

Step 4: Bake

  • Transfer to the oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 5: Broil

  • For an extra golden cheesy top, broil for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Keep a very close eye on it because it can go from perfectly browned to burnt very quickly.

Step 6: Serve

  • Serve immediately with extra Pecorino Romano, fresh basil, crusty bread, pasta, or a simple salad.
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