on May 14, 2019, Updated Feb 23, 2024 8 Comments It’s simple to make this classic restaurant-favorite dish at home in 30 minutes! Classic Chicken Parmesan is always a favorite Italian dish to order in restaurants. While I love to order it when out, I’d much rather make this easy, delicious dish at home. That parmesan-coated chicken combined with the savory sauce is definitely the star attraction in this recipe at my house! I’ve tested this recipe for a long time and believe that I’ve perfected the make-at-home version of this classic dish. Even better, you can have it on the table for your family in 30 minutes! Classic Eggplant Parmesan is another similar favorite and is so simple to make!
What You’ll Love About This Recipe
Easy. While there are a few steps to make great chicken parmesan, they are simple and easy to follow! Flavorful. Every bite is full of delicious flavor from the lightly breaded and tender chicken bathed in rich marinara and cheeses! Simple Ingredients. You’ll recognize all of the ingredients in this classic recipe and probably have many of them in your kitchen. This recipe comes together quickly and is even great to prep ahead of time if you like.
How to Make Chicken Parmesan
Pound chicken. Start by pounding your chicken to 1/2-inch thick with a rolling pin or meat mallet, or simply carefully slicing your chicken breasts in half horizontally while holding the knife parallel to the cutting board. Then, sprinkle Stone House Seasoning on each chicken breast.
Chicken – I use skinless, boneless chicken breasts. They are sometimes thick unless I’ve purchased thin-cut breasts, so they may need to be cut in half horizontally or pounded until they are a uniform thickness to cook more evenly. Flour – I use all purpose flour for breading the chicken. Marinara sauce – You can use my easy homemade marinara or your favorite store-bought sauce. Parmesan cheese – I love to freshly grate my own cheese because pre-grated cheese from the store can contain ingredients to prevent the cheese from sticking. These substances can sometimes keep the cheese from melting as easily. Mozzarella cheese – I use sliced mozzarella for this recipe, but you can also use grated or slice your own from a ball of mozzarella. Basil – A bit of fresh basil is used as the final touch to this dish for its amazing flavor. Eggs – They are used to dredge (or coat) the chicken for that signature crispy coating. Panko – Adds an additional crispiness and crunch to this recipe that is so delicious!
Coat the chicken. Coat chicken in three steps. Place coated chicken onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brown the chicken. Lightly brown the chicken on both sides. Arrange the chicken. Arrange the browned chicken in a baking dish and top each piece of chicken with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. Bake the chicken. Bake until the chicken is cooked through and reaches 165º F when checked with an internal meat thermometer. Serve. Top with chopped basil and serve.
How Do You Serve Chicken Parmesan?
You can serve this so many different ways, according to your preference.
Pasta – like fettuccine, spaghetti, angel hair, penne, or your favorite type of pasta Egg noodles Zucchini Noodles – like my Olive Oil Garlic Zucchini Noodles Mashed Potatoes
What Do You Serve With This?
I love to serve a good salad with this recipe. A couple of my favorites are my Grilled Caesar Salad with Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing or a green salad loaded with veggies and my Italian Dressing.
More Delicious Chicken Recipes
Easy Baked Chicken – excellent with sides or as a base to so many chicken recipes! To freeze: After the prepared chicken parmesan has cooled completely, wrap it with freezer wrap or foil and place it in airtight freezer-safe containers or freezer bags for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven until heated throughout and the cheese is melty. The lightly breaded chicken may not be as crisp as it was the first time, but it will still be delicious! Chicken Enchiladas – a classic favorite! Chicken Salad with Grapes – a definite family favorite! Another recipe to try if you love Italian food or are looking for a meat-free meal is my Eggplant Parmesan Recipe. It’s delicious, too! If you tried this Chicken Parmesan Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it went in the comments below. Thanks for visiting! Enjoy!Robyn xo
