Description
Crisp chicken cutlets topped with a savory Parmesan-mozzarella blend provide a steakhouse-style dinner that’s easy to make at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 6 oz each
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 cup plain bread crumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and pan. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Pour 1 teaspoon of the measured olive oil into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and spread it across the bottom.
- Flatten the chicken. Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Pound the thickest sections with the flat side of a meat mallet until each breast is approximately 1/2 inch thick.
- Season the flour. Add the flour, salt, and black pepper to the first shallow bowl. Stir until the seasoning is evenly distributed.
- Prepare the egg wash. Whisk the eggs and whole milk in the second shallow bowl until no streaks of egg white remain.
- Mix the breading. In the third bowl, combine the bread crumbs, 3/4 cup Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and minced garlic.
- Bread the chicken. Coat one breast lightly in seasoned flour and shake off the excess. Dip it into the egg mixture and press both sides firmly into the breadcrumb mixture.
- Sear until golden. Heat the remaining olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side until the coating is golden.
- Add the cheese topping. Arrange the seared chicken in the prepared baking dish. Mix the mozzarella with the reserved 1/4 cup Parmesan, then divide the cheese evenly over the chicken.
- Bake and rest. Bake uncovered for 12 to 18 minutes until the cheese melts and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
This dish pairs well with creamy mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a Caesar salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-seared and Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 760
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 72g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: chicken, Parmesan, easy dinner, comfort food, family-friendly