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Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken Cutlets with Melted Cheese

Ines Kitchen
This is the best Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken recipe for a quick dinner! 🍗 Crispy breaded chicken cutlets are topped with garlic herb butter and melted mozzarella cheese. A delicious twist on Chicken Parmesan without the red sauce. This sheet pan chicken is juicy, tender, and ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for easy weeknight meals and family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper or foil
  • Wire rack (optional)
  • 3 shallow bowls for breading
  • Instant-read thermometer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds chicken cutlets
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon paprika optional
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil
  • 1½ to 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup shredded provolone optional
  • Chopped parsley optional, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Add a wire rack if using, and spray lightly with cooking spray.
  • Pat chicken dry. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
  • Set up three bowls: flour in the first, eggs whisked with milk in the second, and panko mixed with Parmesan and minced garlic in the third.
  • Bread each cutlet: coat in flour (shake off extra), dip in egg, then press into the panko-Parmesan mixture.
  • Place breaded chicken on the prepared sheet. Brush or drizzle tops with melted butter (or olive oil).
  • Bake for 10 minutes. Flip the cutlets and bake 5-7 minutes more, until the chicken reaches 165°F.
  • Sprinkle mozzarella (and provolone, if using) over each cutlet.
  • Bake 2-3 minutes more, just until melted. For browned bubbles, broil 30-60 seconds, watching closely.
  • Rest 3-5 minutes. Top with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

For the crispiest results, use a wire rack and don’t overcrowd the pan.
If your cutlets are thick, pound them to an even thickness so they cook evenly.
For a chicken-parm style dinner, add a spoonful of warm marinara right before the cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 48gFat: 22gFiber: 1gSugar: 2g