Breaded chicken parmesan with melted mozzarella next to a nest of spaghetti in marinara

Italian

Baked Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti

Name: Baked Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1½ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced in half horizontally into 4 cutlets and pounded to 1/2 inch; ½ cup all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; ½ cup grated Parmesan, divided; 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning; 1½ cups marinara sauce; 1½ cups shredded mozzarella; 12 oz spaghetti; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp salt

All the comfort of the classic red-sauce restaurant dish, baked instead of fried. Pounding the chicken thin is what makes it cook fast and stay juicy.

Prep20 min
Cook35 min
Total55 min
Cost (est.)$4.75/serving
Levelmedium

Kid-friendlyPicky-eater friendly: mild, familiar flavors

Servings4

Ingredients

Meat

1½ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced in half horizontally into 4 cutlets and pounded to 1/2 inch

Dairy and eggs

2 large eggs, beaten
½ cup grated Parmesan, divided
1½ cups shredded mozzarella

Pantry

½ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1½ cups marinara sauce
12 oz spaghetti
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt

Spices

1 tsp dried Italian seasoning

Estimated cost: about $19.00 for the whole recipe, from typical US grocery prices. Your store and region will differ.

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Steps

Heat the oven to 425 degrees F and set a rack in the middle. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment and brush it with 1 tablespoon of the oil.
Set up three shallow dishes: flour with a little salt, beaten eggs, and panko mixed with 1/4 cup Parmesan, the Italian seasoning, and the remaining oil.
Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip in egg, then press into the panko mixture to coat. Set on the baking sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes, flip, and bake 8 minutes more, until golden.
Spoon marinara over each cutlet and top with mozzarella and the remaining Parmesan. Bake 5 to 7 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and the chicken is 165 degrees F.
Meanwhile, boil the spaghetti in salted water until al dente, drain, and toss with a little extra marinara. Serve the chicken over the pasta.

Equipment

rimmed baking sheet, large pot

Tips

Toss the panko with the oil first so it browns evenly without frying.
Slice leftovers into a sub roll for a next-day parm sandwich.

Easier for kids

Cut the chicken into strips and serve the marinara on the side for dipping.
Toss the kids' spaghetti with a little olive oil if they don't like sauce (contains wheat).

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