Baked Chicken Parmesan is an easy chicken recipe to make. This oven baked chicken parmesan is first pan-fried and then finished off in the oven. Show
Does it really get much better than chicken parmesan? After making this super-simple at-home baked chicken parmesan recipe, you will feel like an Italian chef! Our chicken parmesan recipe is an elevated variation of our parmesan-crusted chicken. It’s made with few ingredients and so much flavor. What is baked chicken parmesan?Baked chicken parmesan (aka chicken parmigiana) is breaded chicken cutlets that are pan-fried and then baked with marinara sauce and cheese. Chicken parmesan is typically served with pasta. PS: check out our vegetarian eggplant parmesan recipe! why make this baked chicken parm?Not all chicken parmesan recipes are created equal! We may be biased, but this is the easiest and most delicious chicken parm on the internet!
Main Ingredients for Baked Chicken ParmesanChicken breasts: chicken breasts are the star of the show when it comes to chicken parm. You’ll be slicing your breasts in half, tenderizing, and dredging them in parmesan and bread crumbs. Italian Bread Crumbs: I love Italian breadcrumbs because they add so much flavor and texture. Feel free to use plain breadcrumbs with the addition of some Italian seasoning. Parmesan Cheese: the best kind of parmesan cheese for chicken parmesan is grated parmesan. We tested this with shredded and finely shredded and we found that the fineness of grated parmesan works best on the chicken breasts. Egg: an egg is used as an egg wash before dredging the chicken in the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese. Olive Oil: a little olive oil is used to crisp up the chicken cutlets before baking. You can also use butter if that’s your jam. Marinara Sauce: marinara sauce is nice because it’s easy. It’ adds a whole lot of flavor without a lot of effort. Shredded Mozzarella Cheese: every chicken parmesan deserves to be topped with even more cheese. We love mozzarella because it’s melty and mild in flavor. Easy Swaps
How to Make Baked Chicken Parmesan (step by step)
Try it! Thermoworks ThermapenWe swear by using a meat thermometer when cooking any cut of meat. The Thermapen is our go-to meat thermometer that works every time. Buy NowHow to dredge chickenTo dredge means to lightly coat in a dry ingredient such as flour, breadcrumbs. The reason you want to dredge in the first place is to help your meat or fish get nice and crispy on the outside. In this oven baked chicken parmesan recipe we use an egg + dredge combination.
Do I have to pan fry?We tried to skip pan-frying and bake only and believe us when we say this, don’t skip pan frying! Pan-frying is going to give you that golden-brown crust that chicken parmesan is all about! Oven Only Directions (no pan frying)While we 1000% recommend pan-frying so that you can get that nice crust, you can absolutely skp that step if necessary.
If you follow these directions, you won’t get crispy, golden chicken parmesan cutlets, but they will still be delicious. We do recommend using a metal rack so don’t skip that part! What Goes with Chicken ParmesanWe prefer to eat our baked chicken parmesan on top of spaghetti noodles with more marinara sauce. Here are some other serving ideas: Arugula Salad: This is a simple and delicious arugula salad recipe. It is made with arugula, dried fruit, veggies, and fruit. It is the perfect side dish to any meal! Ricotta Gnocchi: This Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi is as simple as it is delicious. All you need is 5 simple ingredients for this amazing gnocchi recipe. Enjoy! Oven-Roasted Asparagus: Oven-roasted asparagus is the best way to eat asparagus! It’s a healthy side dish recipe that’s cooked to perfection. Vegan Parmesan Cheese: This 5-Ingredient Vegan Parmesan Cheese is a delicious vegan alternative to traditional grated parmesan. Make a batch and sprinkle onto any savory dish your heart desires. Can I make Chicken Parm in the Air Fryer?Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan is so easy. Instead of baking your chicken breasts, preheat your air fryer to 450ºF and cook them with marinara and cheese for around 5 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted. Try it! Air Fryer Chicken ParmThis air fryer chicken parmesan takes no time to whip up and only requires 5 main ingredients. Bonus – there is no oil involved! Get RecipeFAQHow long do you bake chicken parmesan for? We recommend baking chicken parmesan at 450ºF for 5-7 minutes after the chicken has been pan-fried. What is the difference between chicken parmesan and Chicken Parmigiana? Chicken parmesan and chicken parmigiana are the same exact dish, just 2 different names for it. Is parmesan chicken healthy? Chicken parmesan is high in protein and lower in carbs making this a healthy dinner idea. StorageGot leftover chicken parm? Let it cool completely and then transfer it into an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 3-5 days. Can You Freeze Chicken Parmesan?Chicken parmesan is a great meal to freeze for later. We actually recommend only freezing the parmesan crusted chicken and serving it with the marinara and cheese once it’s thawed and reheated. To freeze the parmesan crusted chicken, let the cutlets cool completely. Then, wrap a few of them together in tin foil and remove as much air as possible. Freeze for up to 3 months. More of our Favorite… More Easy Chicken Recipes
5 from 3 votes Baked Chicken Parmesan RecipeThis easy, oven baked chicken parmesan is made with golden-brown parmesan-crusted chicken and is topped with marinara sauce and tons of mozzarella cheese. Prep:30 minutes Cook:10 minutes Total:40 minutes Fat 19 Carbs 12 Protein 48 Yield: 6 1x2x3x Print Pin Rate Ingredients
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