Parmesan Chicken 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.

parmesan chicken recipe

Crispy Chicken Parmesan

parmesan chicken recipe

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.

Parmesan Chicken

parmesan chicken recipe

Prep: 0 20min0

Total: 0 30min0

Yield: 6 servings

Serving Size: 1 of 6 servings

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 of 6 servings, calories 749, Fat 39g, Saturated Fat 10g, Carbohydrate 34g, Fiber 2g, Sugar 2g, Protein 63g, Cholesterol 253mg, Sodium 807mg

Ingredients:

  • 4 to 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 extra-large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 1/4 cups seasoned dry bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus extra for serving
  • Unsalted butter
  • Good olive oil
  • Salad greens for 6, washed and spun dry
  • 1 recipe Lemon Vinaigrette, recipe follows
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
  • 1/2 cup good olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instruction:

  1. Pound the chicken breasts until they are 1/4-inch thick. You can use either a meat mallet or a rolling pin.
  2. Combine the flour, salt, and pepper on a dinner plate. On a second plate, beat the eggs with 1 tablespoon of water. On a third plate, combine the bread crumbs and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan. Coat the chicken breasts on both sides with the flour mixture, then dip both sides into the egg mixture and dredge both sides in the bread-crumb mixture, pressing lightly.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large saute pan and cook 2 or 3 chicken breasts on medium-low heat for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until cooked through. Add more butter and oil and cook the rest of the chicken breasts. Toss the salad greens with Lemon Vinaigrette. Place a mound of salad on each hot chicken breast. Serve with extra grated Parmesan.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Best Chicken Parmesan Recipe

parmesan chicken 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.

EASY CLASSIC CHICKEN PARMESAN Recipe

FAQ

What is the difference between chicken parmesan and chicken parmigiana?

Brace yourself for this one—they’re the same dish! Chicken Parmesan and chicken Parmigiana are just different names for the same exact recipe. And, with a name like “chicken Parmigiana”, you might assume that this recipe is Italian. While it has roots in Italy (in a way), chicken Parmesan is all-American.

How do you get breading to stick to chicken parmesan?

Ingredients
  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.

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SIDES TO SERVE WITH PARMESAN CRUSTED CHICKEN

For carb loving readers, serve with mashed potatoes, pasta, rice, garlic bread, scalloped potatoes, roasted carrots, roasted sweet potatoes. You can also use this recipe with breadcrumbs.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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