Savory and delicious, this authentic homemade chicken parmesan is one of our favorite classic Italian meals. Breaded chicken breast is baked with marinara or homemade pasta sauce and plenty of cheese before being served over spaghetti or zucchini noodles.
Why You’ll Love this Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Hearty and easy to make, this classic chicken Parmesan is an Italian favorite for good reason! Moist, breaded chicken is baked with marinara and cheese before being served over tender pasta for this simple homemade meal (try our baked mac and cheese, too!) (try our baked mac and cheese, too!).
What is Chicken Parmesan?
Chicken Parmesan is a popular Italian-American dish. It consists of breaded chicken breast covered in tomato sauce and melted cheese, usually mozzarella or parmesan. The dish is often served with pasta and vegetables on the side.
Homemade Chicken Parm Ingredients
You will need:
- 2 cups marinara
- 1 ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup flour
- 1 cup mozzarella
- ½ cup Parmesan
- olive oil for cooking
How to Make Chicken Parmesan and Spaghetti
START: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Prep three dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with bread crumbs, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and parsley.
STEP ONE: Pound chicken breasts to ½ inch thick. If necessary, you can cut large breasts in half.
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Place the chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap to eliminate mess.
STEP TWO: Dip chicken in flour, then eggs, then bread crumb mix — make sure it’s well coated in each step.
STEP THREE: Cook in olive oil in a large pan, browning on each side, which should take about four minutes per side.
STEP FOUR: Place one cup of marinara sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 dish, then lay the chicken on top. Divide the remaining marinara sauce across the top of each piece of chicken, then top with mozzarella cheese.
STEP FIVE: Bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal chicken temperature reaches 165 degrees. You can top with fresh chopped basil before serving over spaghetti.
Easy Chicken Parmesan Recipe Substitutions and Variations
Chicken: Boneless, skinless thighs are naturally juicier than breasts. You can also use cutlets made from turkey.
Breadcrumbs: Regular breadcrumbs can be swapped for panko for a lighter and crispier crust.
Marinara Sauce: Use your favorite jarred sauce, or try a different sauce altogether like pesto or creamy Alfredo.
Mozzarella Cheese: Provolone, Asiago, or a blend of Italian cheeses can all work well.
Spicy: Add a kick with red pepper flakes to the breadcrumb mixture or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the marinara sauce.
Creamy: For extra richness, stir in some heavy cream or ricotta cheese to the marinara sauce.
What to serve with Homemade Chicken Parmesan
You can serve over any type of pasta you have on hand, or egg noodles, spaghetti squash, zucchini noodles, or even mashed potatoes!
Serve with our Caeser salad and cheesy pull-apart bread.
Serve this chicken parmesan over fettuccine with this Copycat Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce instead of marinara for a completely different take on the classic — creamy, cheesy, and absolutely restaurant-worthy
Baked Chicken Parmesan Storage
IN THE FRIDGE: You can store chicken in the fridge for 2-3 days and then reheat in the oven at 325 degrees.
IN THE FREEZER: After baking and cooling, you can freeze for up to three months. I recommend wrapping well in plastic wrap and then placing them inside a freezer-safe bag for easy storage.
Easy Chicken Parmesan Recipe FAQs
Chicken parmesan is the American name for this classic dish. They are the exact same dish with different names. The word “parmigiana” means “parmesan” in Italian.
Chicken parmesan is not often served in Italy. This is an American dish using traditional Italian ingredients and flavors.
Chicken parmesan can be healthy as long as it is cooked with healthy cooking methods. To reduce the fat and calories, use lean chicken breasts and bake or pan-fry. Also, opt for a homemade tomato sauce that does not contain added sugar.
If this simple chickn parmesan recipe was a hit at your house, my easy dinner recipes are a good place to find more that fit just as easily.
Homemade Chicken Parm and Spaghetti
Ingredients
- 2 cups marinara
- 1 ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- ½ cup flour
- 1 cup mozzarella
- ½ cup Parmesan
- olive oil, for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Prep three dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with bread crumbs, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and parsley.
- Pound chicken breasts to ½ inch thick. If necessary, you can cut large breasts in half. Place the chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap to eliminate mess.
- Dip chicken in flour, then eggs, then bread crumb mix — make sure it's well coated in each step.
- Cook in olive oil in a large pan, browning on each side, which should take about four minutes per side.
- Place one cup of marinara sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 dish, then lay the chicken on top. Divide the remaining marinara sauce across the top of each piece of chicken, then top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until internal chicken temperature reaches 165 degrees. You can top with fresh chopped basil before serving over spaghetti.
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Comments
Joyce says
Made this twice now. Delicious!
Mamie says
Second time I’ve made this. Really good recipe. My family raves about it. Thank you for sharing.