Description
Pizza meets chicken parmesan in this delicious Pizza Parmesan Chicken! Tender, juicy chicken breasts are coated in crunchy seasoned breadcrumbs and topped with fresh tomatoes, marinara sauce, pepperoni, and melted mozzarella cheese. It’s your classic chicken parmesan with a pizza twist. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a family meal.
Ingredients
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each)
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2 large eggs
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1 cup flour
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1 cup panko breadcrumbs
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1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
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1 teaspoon pepper
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1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
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1 pint cherry tomatoes (12 ounces)
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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3/4 cup marinara sauce
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1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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16 slices pepperoni
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Small fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Spray a 10×17 casserole dish with nonstick spray and set aside.
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Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound each chicken breast to a little more than 3/4-inch thick at the thickest part (ensuring uniform thickness for even cooking).
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Set up three shallow bowls:
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1st bowl: Whisk together eggs and lemon juice.
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2nd bowl: Add the flour.
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3rd bowl: Stir together breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, Parmesan, pepper, and salt.
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Dip each chicken breast in the egg mixture on both sides, then dredge in the flour, shaking off excess. Dip again in the egg, then press into the breadcrumb mixture to coat.
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Transfer the chicken breasts in a single layer to the prepared casserole dish.
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Scatter the cherry tomatoes around the chicken, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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Bake for 18 minutes, then top each chicken breast with 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce, 1/4 cup mozzarella, and 4 slices of pepperoni.
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Bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
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Garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh basil leaves. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
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For extra flavor, add a dash of red pepper flakes or extra herbs to the breadcrumb mixture.
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Serve with a side of pasta, garlic bread, or a simple salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg