Baked Chicken Parmesan
Quick and easy baked chicken parmesan is a classic Italian favorite made healthier in this flavorful recipe. Lightly breaded and baked with an easy marinara sauce and Parmesan cheese in less than 30 minutes! Serve it up with pasta, crusty garlic bread and a classic Italian salad for a family favorite dinner in a hurry!
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My whole family really loves chicken parmesan! And I really like making my own baked chicken parmesan that’s lightened up! It still has the same great flavor as what you might order at an Italian restaurant, but way less grease. This healthy chicken parmesan is a good, solid, wholesome dinner with plenty of protein and also still cheesy and saucy and golden brown crispy enough to still be irresistible.
How to Make Baked Chicken Parmesan
This chicken parmesan recipe is super easy and it’s ready in a flash! You only need 6 ingredients, including the pasta. Start with boneless skinless chicken breasts. You’ll want to use thinner chicken breasts, as the really thick ones will take a long time to cook, and the coating to meat ratio will be off. If you can’t find the thin cut chicken breast at the store, simply slice each breast in half vertically. The chicken breasts are dipped in egg, then coated in a mixture of seasoned breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
Bake the breaded chicken until golden brown. The finishing touch is a topping of marinara sauce and parmesan cheese. Feel free to use a dairy-free mozzarella, as needed. Put the chicken back in the oven long enough to melt the cheese and you’ll be ready to eat.
Kim’s Recipe Tips
- It’s best to use chicken breasts that are all approximately the same size, so that they’ll bake at the same rate.
- You can add as much or as little sauce as you like to the chicken. I typically spoon a little over the top, then serve it in more sauce as shown in the photos. The sauce does make the coating on the chicken a little softer so if you like ultra crispy chicken, go light on the sauce. You can use this homemade marinara or my two favorite store-bought brands are Organico Bello or Rao’s Marinara. Both have very clean ingredients and great flavor.
- I typically use parmesan cheese on top of the chicken, but you could also use a fresh mozzarella cheese or fontina cheese.
- You can garnish your chicken parmesan with chopped parsley or fresh basil, whatever you have on hand.
Serving Suggestions
I typically serve my baked chicken parmesan over spaghetti, which is the classic preparation. That being said, you can really use any type of pasta you like. I’ve seen chicken parmesan served with penne pasta, orzo pasta or even a side of tortellini! To keep this meal low carb, you could serve the baked chicken over zucchini noodles instead of traditional pasta. I also like to serve a green vegetable on the side, such as roasted asparagus, steamed broccoli or a fresh green salad. If you’re looking for a full Italian meal, whip up a batch of garlic bread to go along with everything else.
Once you try this baked chicken parmesan, you won’t want to go back to the deep fried version ever again!
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Baked Chicken Parmesan
Ingredients
- 1 to 1 1/2 pound(s) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved or thinly sliced*
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup seasoned Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups marinara sauce***, plus more for serving over pasta
- 6-8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced about 1/8-inch thick
- 1 package of your favorite spaghetti for serving, prepared according to package instructions
- Fresh basil, parsley or oregano, optional for garnish
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and lightly grease a baking sheet with nonstick spray. Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create 4-6 thinner fillets, then (if needed) place them in a zip-top bag and gently pound to about ½-inch thickness.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk the 2 large eggs with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. In another shallow bowl, combine the 1 cup seasoned Panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup shredded or grated Parmesan cheese , and 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly so it adheres. Arrange the chicken on the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes. Flip each piece and back for another 5-7 minutes, until cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- Remove from the oven and spoon 1/4 cup marinara sauce over each piece, then top with a slice of mozzarella. Return to the oven for 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Broil for the final minute if you’d like extra browning.
- Finish with fresh basil, parsley or oregano and serve with spaghetti, if desired.
Notes
**If you’re not using seasoned bread crumbs, I would suggest adding an extra 1 teaspoon garlic powder and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning to the mixture.
***Use your favorite marinara sauce or my delicious homemade version.
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This looks amazing! Adding this to my dinner line up for the week!
Yum! Such a classic yummy dish, and yours looks so delicious! Can’t wait to try it.
Comfort food at its finest. I’m going to have to make some of this next week.
I love how quick and easy this chicken parmesan recipe is to make.
This looks so good! I am always looking for baked recipes Nd I Can’t wait to try this delicious chick5 parmesan
Super YUMMM! Love this easy, delicious recipe! Can’t wait to eat the leftovers 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Such a delicious classic recipe! I love that this one is baked and a bit healthier! Looks amazing!
Such a cozy recipe! I love comfort food that’s made with pasta and anything that uses parmesan is a winner for me! Love all about your recipe!
I love chicken parmesan but I don’t eat it very often because it is fried and not the healthiest. With this recipe I can eat it and not feel guilty about what I’m eating.