Step 1: Fry Chicken Cutlets

Fry the thinly sliced chicken cutlets in a frying pan until lightly browned on both sides.

Step 2: Bake Chicken

Transfer the fried chicken cutlets to a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 10-15 minutes to ensure they are cooked through.

Step 3: Prepare Sauce

While the chicken bakes, doctor up the jarred marinara sauce by adding Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer on the stovetop.

Step 4: Start Cleaning

Place the used frying pan in the sink and fill with water to begin the cleaning process.

Step 5: Boil Water for Pasta

Place a pot of water on the stove and bring it to a boil. Add salt to the boiling water.

Step 6: Cook Pasta

Add rotini pasta to the boiling salted water and cook according to package directions, typically 10-12 minutes, until al dente.

Step 7: Remove Chicken from Oven

Once the chicken is cooked through, remove the baking sheet from the oven.

Step 8: Add Sauce to Chicken

Spoon a generous amount of the simmering marinara sauce over each chicken cutlet on the baking sheet.

Step 9: Add Mozzarella Cheese

Place slices of mozzarella cheese on top of the sauced chicken cutlets. Cut the cheese slices if necessary to fit the chicken pieces.

Step 10: Melt Cheese

Return the chicken to the oven for another 5-10 minutes, or until the mozzarella cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 11: Combine Pasta and Sauce

Drain the cooked rotini pasta and mix it with the remaining marinara sauce in the pot.

Step 12: Plate and Serve

Carefully plate a chicken parmesan cutlet alongside a serving of the sauced rotini pasta. Serve hot.

Step 13: Taste Test

Enjoy your homemade Chicken Parmesan and give it a thumbs up!

• Clean as you go to avoid a huge mess at the end of cooking.

• Pair with a vegetable or salad for a complete meal.