Oven-baked Chicken Parmesan

Straightforward Baked Chicken Parmesan made with tender juicy chicken, rich marinara sauce and melty cheese with a crisp coating that tastes satisfying! This chicken is baked, not fried, and easily comes together in under 30 minutes!

This recipe has all the components of classic Chicken Parmesan, but without all the heavy breading and frying! Tender juicy chicken topped with a satisfying marinara sauce and melty cheese baked to perfection with a crisp coating that is wholesome and satisfying. No butter, olive oil or all-purpose flour needed. The best baked chicken parmesan that is comforting, satisfying and s

You can easily make crackly chicken parmesan in the air fryer by setting it to 400 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through. Top with sauce and cheese and cook a few more minutes in the air fryer or oven until cheese is melted! Such a great way to get crackly chicken with less oil.

What goes in

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally
• Salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
• 1 cup whole wheat panko bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce (
• 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese (or more if needed to cover the chicken)
• Garnish with fresh chopped basil

How it comes together

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Slice chicken horizontally and place between plastic wrap. Using a meat tenderizer or rolling pin, pound each piece of chicken about a 1/2 inch thick. Season both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
3. In a shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, flaxseed meal, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and onion powder. In a separate shallow dish, whisk together eggs until frothy.
4. Dip each chicken cutlet into the egg mixture and press into the breadcrumb mixture, coating both sides. Transfer to prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining chicken breasts.
5. Spray the tops of the chicken with cooking spray and bake in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until juices run clear and cooked through.
6. Once golden, top each chicken breast with a 1/4 cup of marinara sauce and one slice of mozzarella cheese (or more if needed). Return to the oven for 5 to 6 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Top chicken with fresh basil and serve over cooked spaghetti noodles and extra marinara sauce. Enjoy!