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. Serve with our Caeser salad and cheesy pull-apart bread.
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What is chicken parmesan?
This old-fashioned recipe is juicy, breaded chicken breast baked with marinara sauce and cheese like mozzarella, Parmesan or provolone. Sometimes ham or bacon is added as well. It’s served over a bed of pasta, typically spaghetti. Sometimes it’s called chicken parm or chicken parmigiana.
Chicken Parmesan Ingredients
- 2 cups marinara
- 1 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 cup mozzarella
- 1/2 cup Parmesan
- olive oil for cooking
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How to Make Chicken Parmesan
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 1/2 inch thick. If necessary, you can cut large breasts in half.
PRO TIP: 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.
How Long to Bake Chicken Parmesan
STEP FIVE: Bake for 25-30 minutes until internal chicken temperature reaches 165 degrees. You can top with fresh chopped basil before serving over spaghetti.
PRO TIP: You can serve over any type of pasta you have on hand, or egg noodles, spaghetti squash, zucchini noodles, or even mashed potatoes!
STORING THIS RECIPE
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.
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.
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Chicken Parmesan
Ingredients
- 2 cups marinara
- 1 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 cup mozzarella
- 1/2 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 1/2 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 9x13 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.
Nutrition
We love this recipe, so easy and tasty!