Best Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Prepared with breaded, fried, and tender chicken breasts that have been slathered with marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese, this is the Best Chicken Parmesan recipe of all time. Now, this is classic comfort food perfection!

Chicken parm is one of those classic recipes that we always come back to. It’s filling, comforting, and makes for a wonderful weeknight dinner that we know the whole family will enjoy! After a lot of trial and error over the years, we wanted to share the best chicken parmesan recipe ever. It’s simple and calls for no-fuss ingredients too. You likely already have many of them in your pantry! When you taste how good it is, it may seem like a lot of work needs to go into it. But, this dish comes together in just about 30 minutes. Whether you serve it on its own, with a heaping plate of pasta, or with a side of veggies, this is a meal that just can’t be beat.

Crispy Chicken Parmesan

The Best Chicken Parmesan with a deliciously crispy breadcrumb coating, smothered in a rich homemade tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese! This is here best Chicken Parmesan you will ever make! Simple to make and worth every minute. If you love a crispy crumb coating vs soggy crumb, look no further!

Prep: 15min

Total: 45min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 560 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 36 g, Saturated Fat 11 g, Cholesterol 139 mg, Sodium 203 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
• Salt and pepper (to season)
• 3 large chicken breasts (halved horizontally to make 6 fillets)
• 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs ((Italian or golden))
• 1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic or onion powder
• 1/2 cup olive oil (for frying)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 14 ounces (400 g) tomato puree ((Passata))
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
• 1 teaspoon sugar ((optional))
• 8 ounces (250 g) mozzarella cheese (sliced or shredded)
• 1/3 cup fresh shredded parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil or parsley

Instruction:

1. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is bubbling and melted, and the chicken is completely cooked through.
2. Add the tomato puree, salt and pepper to taste, Italian herbs and sugar (If using). Cover with lid to simmer for about 8 minutes, or until sauce has thickened slightly. Taste test and adjust salt and pepper, if needed.

Best Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Prepared with breaded, fried, and tender chicken breasts that have been slathered with marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese, this is the Best Chicken Parmesan recipe of all time. Now, this is classic comfort food perfection!

Prep: 10min

Total: 30min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 810 kcal, Carbohydrate 60 g, Protein 56 g, Fat 37 g, Saturated Fat 19 g, Cholesterol 245 mg, Sodium 2116 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 4 thin boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 cup Italian style bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (divided)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 8 ounces fresh mozzarella (sliced)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Instruction:

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish and set aside.
2. Place out 3 shallow dishes. Fill the first with flour, salt, pepper and stir together. In the second dish whisk eggs. In the third dish stir together both bread crumbs, garlic powder, and 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese.
3. Coat the chicken breasts in the flour mixture, then dip into the egg mixture to coat, then roll in the bread crumb mixture until well coated. Set aside.
4. Pour the olive oil into a heavy skillet and add in butter over medium high heat. Once butter has melted, add in chicken and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until chicken is browned on both sides. Transfer chicken to the lightly greased baking dish.
5. Spread marinara on top of each chicken breast. Top each breast with two slices of mozzarella and sprinkle on remaining 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.
6. Bake in the preheated 450 degree oven until cheese is bubbly and browned and chicken is cooked through, 15-20 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve hot.

Chicken Parmesan

This easy Chicken Parmesan recipe is restaurant quality with breaded chicken, marinara sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese. It’s simple, comforting, and will impress any guest!

Prep: 30min

Total: 45min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 378 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 18 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Trans Fat 0.04 g, Cholesterol 113 mg, Sodium 1092 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, unSaturated Fat 10 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (, cut in half horizontally to make 6 breast halves*)
• ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (, divided)
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 cup Italian style bread crumbs (, or panko)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 Tablespoons oil
• 24 ounces marinara sauce (, or HOMEMADE)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• fresh basil leaves (, for serving)

Instruction:

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2. Butterfly chicken breasts: Place one hand on top of the breast and carefully run a knife through the center of the meat to create two, even, thin breast halves.
3. Pat chicken dry and season well on both sides with salt and pepper.
4. Add eggs to a shallow bowl and beat well. Add breadcrumbs, parmesan and garlic powder to another shallow bowl and stir to combine.
5. Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, and then press into breadcrumbs, coating on both sides.
6. Add oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add breaded chicken and cook for about 2 minutes on each side, until golden, but not cooked through.
7. Spoon a thin layer of marinara sauce into a 9×13’’ baking pan, to cover the bottom of the pan. Place breaded chicken on top.
8. Add a spoonful of marinara sauce over the chicken, followed by a sprinkle of mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
9. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly and chicken is cooked through (165 degrees F).
10. Garnish with fresh chopped basil. Serve over hot cooked spaghetti noodles, with extra sauce, if desired.

The Best Chicken Parmesan Recipe | Chef Jean-Pierre

FAQ

What’s the difference between chicken parmesan and chicken parmigiana?

How do you make Rachael Ray chicken parmesan?

1. 1 cup flour.
2. 2 eggs, lightly beaten.
3. 1/2 cup breadcrumbs.
4. 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, divided.
5. 1/4 cup chopped parsley (about a handful)
6. 2 tablespoons chopped oregano (about half a palmful)
7. Salt and freshly ground black pepper.
8. 8 chicken breast cutlets, about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds.

How do you get breading to stick to chicken parmesan?