The Best Chicken Parmesan (parmigiana) with an incredibly delicious coating, topped with a flavourful tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese and baked until melted and bubbly!
Oven baked chicken Parmesan is a great chicken recipe that comes together easily. Perfect for a family dinner!

the best chicken parmesan

Chicken Parmesan (known as chicken parmigiana or chicken parm) is one of the most popular chicken dishes all over the world. Pan fried breaded chicken are topped with tomato sauce and cheese. But very often chicken is not cooked up to our expectations, it is blank or too dry.
This chicken Parmesan is seriously the best and our family favorite! Breaded chicken breasts are fried to crispy and golden brown, topped with homemade tomato sauce and cheeses like Parmesan and mozzarella. No cheddar!!! The chicken finishes cooking in the oven.

how to make chicken parmesan

The method looks at glance like this:

Breading
Pan frying
Making sauce
Assembling
Baking

It looks like so many steps, but trust me, you will make a restaurant quality dish at a fraction of the cost at home. And it will taste 100 % better than any restaurant chicken parmesan.

chicken coating

You will need only three ingredients for the coating.

Italian breadcrumbs-both Italian and panko breadcrumbs work really well. To get a crunchier coating, use panko instead of regular breadcrumbs because they absorb less oil and as a result you get crispy crumb.
Parmesan cheese (shredded)- Pecorino Romano or Provolone can be used too.
Onion powder

Tomato sauce for chicken Parmesan

I have tried tomato sauce and pasta sauce. Pasta sauce flavored with sautéed onion and garlic gives the best results. And it is thicker than any regular store-bought passata. However, both of them will work well in this recipe.

Is chicken parmesan and chicken parmigiana the same

Have you ever wondered why it is called Chicken Parmesan if it is made with mozzarella? The reason behind it is that it is originated from the Italian region called Parma. That is why it is also known as Parm or Parmi. In Italian they call it Pollo alla parmigiana (pollo means chicken). Despite the different names, it is the same dish.

It was inspired by eggplant parmesan and very similar to it. Breaded eggplant slices are fried and topped with tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese.

Can You Freeze Chicken Parmesan

Yes, it freezes really well. But it will not be crispy after defrosting.
Cook it, cool completely and transfer to an airtight container or a freezer bag. Once ready to use, transfer to a fridge and allow to thaw overnight. Alternatively you can keep it at room temperature for 3-4 hours and let it defrost.

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What to serve with chicken Parmigiana?

Cacio e peppe– creamy black pepper pasta with Pecorino Romano cheese

Steamed broccoli

Roasted Asparagus

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes – a perfect choice for a quick side dish.

Mashed Cauliflower– for low carb lovers.

If you make this baked chicken Parmesan be sure to leave a comment or give this recipe a rating! I will be happy to hear from you!

Baked Chicken Parmesan

Author: chefjar
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 6

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Description

The Best Chicken Parmesan (parmigiana) with an incredibly delicious coating, topped with a flavorful tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese baked until melted and bubbly!

Ingredients

Chicken

Large eggs-2
Garlic cloves (minced)- 1 tbsp.
Fresh parsley ( finely chopped)- 2 tbsp.
Salt and ground black pepper- to taste
Chicken breasts -6
Italian bread crumbs- 1 1/3 cup
Fresh grated Parmesan cheese- 1/2 cup
Onion powder- 1 tsp.
Vegetable oil- 1/4 cup for frying

The Sauce

Olive oil- 1/4 cup
Onion ( finely chopped)-1
Garlic cloves (minced)- 1 tbsp.
Pasta sauce– 17 ounces ( 500 g)
Sugar- 1 tsp.
Italian herb mix – 1 tsp.
Salt and pepper- as needed

The Topping

Mozzarella cheese ( sliced)- 10 ounces ( 300 g)
Parmesan cheese ( shredded)- 1/3 cup
Basil leaves ( chopped)- 2 tbsp.

Instructions

Chicken:

Preheat your oven to 430°F (220°C) with the rack in the middle of the oven. Grease a large baking tray ( that will accommodate 6 chicken breasts) with a cooking spray. Keep aside.
In a large bowl combine eggs, garlic and parsley. Season the mixture with salt and pepper. Place each chicken breast into the egg mixture and coat evenly. Cover the bowl with a plastic wrap and allow to marinate for 10 minutes. To achieve a deeper flavor, marinate chicken overnight.
Just before cooking the chicken, mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and onion powder in another shallow dish. Take one chicken breast and dip into the Parmesan-breadcrumbs mixture, coating every inch. Repeat with the remaining breasts.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Once it is hot, add chicken and fry until golden brown , about 10 minutes ( 5 minutes per side). Transfer the chicken on prepared baking tray.

Sauce:

In the same skillet/ non stick pan heat olive oil over medium heat. Saute onion until transparent, about 2 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 20-30 seconds.
Pour the pasta sauce into the skillet and mix. Season with Italian herb mix, sugar, salt and pepper. Mix well and cook 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat when the sauce is about to bubble. Adjust seasoning to your liking.

Assemble:

Top each chicken breast with about 1/2 cup sauce. Place 2-3 slices of mozzarella cheese and 2 tbsp. of shredded Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with the chopped basil leaves.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted.
Serve with pasta, mashed cauliflower, steamed broccoli or roasted asparagus.

Equipment

Baking tray

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Nonstick pan

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Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Category: Chicken recipes
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 559 kcal
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 204 mg
Fat: 34 g
Saturated Fat: 11 g
Carbohydrates: 25 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 32 g
Cholesterol: 139 mg

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