Main Course
Chicken Parmesan
45 min 4 servings 580 kcalMedium
Italian-American classic. Crispy panko-breaded chicken, marinara sauce, melted mozzarella. Often served over spaghetti. Pound chicken thin so it cooks evenly; double-breading (flour-egg-breadcrumbs) creates the best crust.
Nutrition Per Serving
580
kcal · Calories
36
g · Protein
42
g · Carbs
24
g · Fat
Steps
- 1
Pound chicken to 1 cm. Season.
≈ 5 min - 2
Set up dredging: flour, egg, panko (with parmesan + oregano in panko).
≈ 3 min - 3
Coat chicken: flour, egg, panko.
≈ 5 min - 4
Pan-fry in olive oil 3-4 min/side until golden.
≈ 8 min - 5
Place in baking dish, top with marinara + mozzarella.
≈ 3 min - 6
Broil 3-5 min until cheese bubbles.
≈ 5 min - 7
Serve over spaghetti or with salad.
≈ 1 min
Dietitian Note
High-calorie comfort. Bake-not-fry version (450°F oven) cuts ~30% calories. Whole-wheat panko adds fiber.