Baked Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan always feels like a luxury. This is a dish I usually order in restaurants, but you can make it at home easily, with half the fat. Baked Chicken Parmesan comes together in just 35 minutes. Served on a bed of buttery noodles with a side salad, it’s a meal even the kids, love.

No Breadcrumbs, No problem

When I made my Baked Chicken Parmesan, I did not have Panko crumbs, or bread crumbs in the pantry, but I did have a two-pouch package of generic “Shake n' Bake”. I just added some garlic powder to the packaged mixture dipped my chicken in an egg wash, then the breading, and voilà. The chicken breast pieces were crispy on the outside, moist inside, and very flavorful.

Cooking Utensils Needed

You will need a large cooking tray or cookie sheet for baking. A rolling pin to flatten the chicken. Plastic wrap to cover chicken for flattening. Parchment paper for roasting. A large freezer bag for breadcrumbs.

Baked Chicken Parmesan

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Baking Time: 25 minutes

Serves: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts (approx. 1.5 pounds each)

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 package of "Shake n' Bake" original recipe (2 pouches) or 1.5 cups panko bread crumbs

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

• 1/2 cup fresh parmesan cheese

• 1 egg

• 1.5 cups marinara sauce

• 1.5 cup shredded mozzarella

• salt and pepper for taste

Preparation

*Preheat oven to 425 degrees F

1. Lay the chicken breasts out on a large cutting board. Cover the meat with plastic wrap. Pound the chicken with a rolling pin until flattened to about 1/2 inch thickness. Discard plastic wrap.

2. Add egg to large bowl. Mix.

3. Add Shake and Bake pouches to a large freezer bag. Add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder to the bag. Add 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese. Seal and shake to mix.

4. Dip each chicken breast in the egg wash then add the egg-soaked pieces to the breading mixture in the freezer bag. Shake until covered. Lay the chicken pieces out on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Ensure the chicken breasts aren't crowded or touching. Drizzle olive oil over prepared chicken.

5. Bake chicken for 15 minutes and then remove from oven.

6. Flip the chicken pieces and then top with 3-4 tablespoons of marinara sauce per chicken breast. Divide shredded cheese evenly over marinara covered chicken. Return to oven.

7. Bake for another 6-8 minutes until cheese is melted. For a crispier top, additionally broil for 2-3 minutes.

8. Serve over a bed of prepared pasta.

   
   
   
   

Enjoy!