One-Pan Baked Chicken Parm

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1.5 cups Panko breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups Marinara sauce
• 1.5 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and lightly grease a large rimmed baking sheet with olive oil.

2. 2

   Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create thinner cutlets, then pat them dry with paper towels.

3. 3

   In a shallow bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil until the crumbs are evenly coated.

4. 4

   Press each chicken cutlet firmly into the panko mixture until both sides are well-coated, then place them onto the prepared baking sheet.

5. 5

   Bake the chicken for 15 minutes, then remove the pan from the oven and flip each piece over.

6. 6

   Spoon the marinara sauce over the center of each chicken breast and top generously with the shredded mozzarella cheese.

7. 7

   Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 5-8 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

8. 8

   Garnish with fresh torn basil leaves before serving directly from the pan.