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Chicken Parmesan (Cheese-Stuffed!)
Prepare to impress yourself guys. This right here? This classic Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan…tastes better than any restaurant I’ve been to. Not only is it stuffed with mozzarella, but it’s got the crispiest Parmesan breading. You can also skip the mozzarella stuffing and make my classic Chicken Parmesan recipe!
How to Make it
See recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions. Use a knife to carefully create a pocket in the chicken breast. Stuff with mozzarella cheese.
Coat the chicken in seasoned flour, a whisked egg mixture, and a Parmesan breadcrumb mix. Brown each side of the chicken in a skillet with a little olive oil and butter. Remove and place on paper towels, which will absorb any excess oil for extra crispy chicken. Return the chicken to the skillet and add marinara sauce. Top with Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes. Increase heat to 450° to brown a little more if desired, watch the entire time to prevent burning. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve!
Can You Skip the Browning?
You can skip the browning step, but this why I choose to brown the chicken before baking:
It’ll be Extra crispy on the outside. And it stays crispy even when topped with marinara and cheese. Much more golden in color, the butter helps achieve this. Tastes like restaurant Chicken Parmesan
Remember, we’re only using a little butter and oil, we’re not deep frying the chicken until cooked through. However if you prefer, you can skip the browning and simply spray the chicken lightly with oil prior to baking.
Thinner Chicken Cutlets
If you prefer thinner chicken, try my classic Chicken Parmesan recipe!
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Leftovers also freeze very well for future meals and are best if used within 3 months. To reheat from a frozen state: Allow it to defrost in the fridge overnight. Lightly grease a dutch oven or oven-safe dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes. You still reheat partially frozen chicken Parmesan in the oven, it will just take longer to heat through.
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