How to Make Italian Chicken Parmigiana / Parmesan Recipe - Classic Chicken Parmesan Casserole

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone

Provolone is often less expensive and melts well.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a cost-effective alternative for frying.

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground chicken can be more affordable and still flavorful.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess.

Dip the floured chicken in beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off.

Coat the chicken in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Pan-fry the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Spread a layer of tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.

Place the fried chicken in the baking dish, then top with remaining tomato sauce.

Sprinkle parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese over the chicken.

Add fresh basil, garlic, onion, oregano, and red pepper flakes on top.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.

Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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