This sheet pan chicken parmesan is juicy on the inside, crispy on the outside and topped with marinara and lots of melty cheese. 30 minutes is all you need to make this incredibly delicious meal!
2tbspbasilOR parsley, freshly chopped, for serving
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees, place a standard size rimmed baking sheet inside and allow to get hot.
In a shallow dish add bread crumbs, parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, red chili flakes and black pepper. Drizzle in 2 tablespoons of olive oil and toss until bread crumbs are moistened.
In a separate shallow dish, lightly beat the egg. Dredge the chicken, one breast at a time in the egg, then transfer to the dish with crumbs. Press to make sure the crumbs stick to the chicken.
In a small bowl toss zucchini in remaining olive oil. Remove pan from the oven and place the chicken onto the pan, add zucchini around the chicken. Season squash with additional salt and pepper if desired. Return pan to the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until the chicken reaches 160 degrees. Remove from the oven, spread the marinara sauce over the tops of the chicken and sprinkle with the mozzarella. Return the pan to the oven and BROIL for 2-3 minutes on HIGH or until the cheese melts and begins to bubble.
Garnish with freshly chopped herbs, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
-Add halved cherry tomatoes or sliced mushrooms for a heartier dish!