FAVORITE OVEN-BAKED CHICKEN PARMESAN

Crispy • Cheesy • Juicy • No Frying

⭐ Why This Works

• High-heat baking creates a fried-style crunch

• Panko + Parmesan gives a crisp, flavorful crust

• Thin chicken cooks fast and stays juicy

• Cheese melts beautifully without drying the sauce

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🧂 Ingredients

(Serves 4)

Chicken

• 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  (cut horizontally into 4 thinner cutlets)

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp garlic powder

Breading Station

• 1 cup flour

• 2 large eggs, beaten

• 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs

• ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• ½–1 tsp paprika

• Olive oil spray or drizzle

Topping

• 1½–2 cups marinara sauce

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella

• Extra Parmesan for topping

• Fresh basil (optional)

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🔥 Instructions

1. Prep

• Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

• Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil.

• Lightly grease it.

2. Prepare the chicken

• Pat dry the chicken cutlets.

• Season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

3. Bread the chicken

Set up three shallow bowls:

Bowl 1: Flour
Bowl 2: Beaten eggs
Bowl 3: Panko + Parmesan + Italian seasoning + paprika

Coat each cutlet in:
Flour → Egg → Panko mixture

Press crumbs firmly so they stick.

Place onto the prepared baking sheet.

4. Bake the chicken

• Drizzle or spray lightly with olive oil (helps crisp).

• Bake 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway if desired,
  until golden and the internal temp hits 165°F (74°C).

5. Add sauce & cheese

Remove from oven and spoon 2–3 tbsp marinara on each piece.
Top with mozzarella + extra Parmesan.

Bake 5–7 more minutes until melty and bubbly.

(Optional) Broil 1–2 minutes for browned cheese.

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🍽️ To Serve

• Fresh basil

• More Parmesan

• Over pasta, garlic bread, or a side salad

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✨ Variations

Extra Crispy Version

Toast the panko in a skillet with 1–2 tbsp olive oil until golden
before breading the chicken.

Low-Carb Chicken Parm

Use crushed pork rinds or almond flour instead of panko.

Spicy Chicken Parm

Add ½ tsp red pepper flakes to the breading.

Sheet-Pan Parm Dinner

Bake chicken surrounded by:

• cherry tomatoes

• broccoli

• olive oil, salt & pepper
  Then top with cheese.

OTHER RECIPES

INGREDIENTS

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/4 lbs)
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 3/4 cup Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs
• 1 jar (26 ounces) marinara sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Dip chicken in egg, then bread crumbs, coating well.
In a 13X9-inch glass baking dish, arrange chicken.
Bake uncovered 20 minutes. (See NOTE)
Pour the marinara sauce over chicken, then top with cheese.
Bake an additional 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
Serve if desired, with hot cooked pasta.
Makes 4 servings
NOTE: If using a metal pan, increase the oven temperature by 25 degrees.

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BAKED CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS

Ingredients (Makes 6 chimichangas)

For the Filling

• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)

• 1 cup salsa (mild, medium, or hot)

• 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)

• ½ cup cream cheese or sour cream

• 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)

• 1 tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp cumin

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• Salt & pepper, to taste

For the Chimichangas

• 6 large flour tortillas (10–12 inch)

• 2–3 tbsp melted butter or oil (for brushing)

Optional Toppings

• Sour cream

• Guacamole

• Salsa

• Shredded lettuce

• Diced tomatoes

• Jalapeños

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Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

• Heat to 200°C / 400°F.

2. Make the Filling

In a bowl, mix together:

• Shredded chicken

• Salsa

• Shredded cheese

• Cream cheese or sour cream

• Onion

• Chili powder, cumin, garlic powder

• Salt & pepper

Stir until creamy and fully combined.

3. Fill the Tortillas

• Warm tortillas slightly so they don’t crack.

• Spoon ⅓ to ½ cup filling into the center of each.

• Fold the sides in, then roll up tightly like a burrito.

4. Brush & Bake

• Place seam-side down on a baking sheet.

• Brush each chimichanga with melted butter or oil to help crisp.

• Bake 20–25 minutes, or until golden and crispy.

• For extra crispiness, broil the top for 1–2 minutes.

5. Serve

Top with sour cream, salsa, lettuce, guacamole, or anything you like.

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Tips & Variations

• Add black beans or corn to the filling.

• Use spicy salsa, chipotle, or jalapeños for heat.

• Swap chicken with shredded beef, pork, or beans for a vegetarian version.

• Serve with Spanish rice or Mexican roasted corn.

OTHER RECIPES

INGREDIENTS

• 3 frozen boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 sm can green chilis, chopped
• pkg of flour tortillas (8-10")
• 2 cups pkg sharp cheddar, shredded
• 1-2 cups mild salsa
• spices and condiments, to taste
• vegetable oil spray

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 425º.
Place frozen chicken breasts on chopping block while you sauté the onion and peppers in small amount of oil.
Slice the frozen chicken into narrow strips, then crosswise until you have small 1 1/2 - 2 inch strips.
Remove onion mixture to a medium bowl and add chilis and 2/3 cup of salsa.
Place frozen chicken strips into a skillet and season with cumin, salt, pepper, garlic or herbs of your choice. Add a splash of oil if necessary.
Stir-fry for 3 to 5 minutes.

 Remove contents of skillet to a bowl and set aside (cover and store at this point if making ahead.)
Open a fresh package of tortillas. If not moist, cover and microwave briefly, as directed.
Place a 1/8th portion just below middle of wrap. 

This is usually about 1/2 cup. 

Cover with cheese and fold up bottom, then sides, then top. Spray wraps with oil, and lay out on a foil-covered and oil sprayed cookie sheet.
Bake for 8 minutes. Flip and bake 5 minutes more.
Remember, everything is fully cooked. 

You only need to warm the filling, melt the cheese and toast the tortilla.
Serve accompanied by one of the following:

Spanish rice, black olives, sour cream, more salsa, bean salad, green salad ingredients.
Cover a cookie sheet with foil and spray. Lay tortillas out and spray top of wrap. 

The baked chicken recipe is ready to serve...enjoy the chicken..nice !
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