Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan
Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan is my go-to easy chicken dinner when I don’t have anything planned because I always have all the ingredients on hand. Make it a complete Italian meal served over spaghetti with a green salad.
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EASY CHICKEN PARMESAN
(originally posted in 2009)
Back in college my sister-in-law Kim made this Chicken Parmesan recipe for me and it has been a staple in my house ever since.
I was amazed at how simple it was and I was just learning to cook.
I may have altered it a little over the years without knowing but the basic idea is the same.
Last Sunday we were challenged to not go to the store for a week. The idea was to see how prepared you actually were without notice to survive on what is in your house right now in case of a real emergency where you couldn’t run to the store.
Granted I’m a food blogger so the amount of food in my fridge and pantry is no doubt more than the average person. You never know when you will have cookie emergency.
It’s now Thursday night and we have still made it without going to the store. This is what I made last night. It is so easy and most likely you have everything needed in your pantry.
Sometimes I use Panko breadcrumbs for an even crunchier coating! Traditionally eggs are used in this dish and the breaded chicken is fried in a large skillet until golden brown but this is super simplified.
PRO TIPS
- Use chicken cutlets to make sure chicken is thin or chicken tenders which are smaller.
- Garnish with fresh basil for flavor.
- I like Rao’s tomato sauce. It’s the best.
If you love this, you’ll love this Baked Parmesan Caesar Chicken. And If you happen to have croutons, this Chicken Parm Casserole is also a fave.
OTHER CHICKEN RECIPES:
- Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
- Chicken Parmesan Roll-Ups
- Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan
- Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Shells
- One-Pan Chicken Parmesan Pasta
Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts, If your chicken breasts are thick, butterfly them or pound them with a meat mallet so they are thinner.
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- jar of marinara sauce
- mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking dish with foil and spray with cooking spray.
- Mix the Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and garlic powder in a shallow dish. It really doesn’t matter how much Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs you have just make sure it’s equal parts. Melt butter in a shallow bowl. Dip the chicken in the melted butter, then the bread crumb mixture then place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Spoon some marinara sauce over the middle of the chicken and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top for the last 5-10 minutes of baking. Serve over cooked spaghetti with more marinara sauce.
Notes
Husband is the pickiest eater and loved it. Had seconds and leftovers the next day with no complaints!
Yay!!
I just received this email this morning and I will be making this for sure tomorrow for dinner. My question is can I prepare additional chicken parm and freeze it so I can have them on hand? And would I bake it before freezing it….
Yes absolutely! I would bake before freezing or you could do it after as well
Had this tonight to celebrate my husband’s birthday. My son said it was the best chicken parm I’ve ever had.
Thank you!
Love love love it! It is perfect- thank you for sharing!!
Thank you!
Very good…. Definitely being added to my favorites! Thank you for sharing!
Eill this taste as good if made a day or two ahead and refrigerated!
Sure. I don’t see why not although I prefer everything fresh!
I made this for my husband about 6 months ago and even to this day when I ask what he wants for dinner the answer is this chicken. Everyday! No we don’t eat it everyday but I’m sure he would if he could! Wonderful recipe!!! 🙂
Thanks. The picture isn’t great but it’s my go-to too!
I live alone most of the time, so I don’t have many chances to cook for anyone else, but when I visited my mother, sister in law, and nieces yesterday, I had to have a go. I served it with spaghetti and steamed broccoli, and even the finicky toddler ate all her chicken. It was a hit!
I made this chicken parmesan for my husband and I and we both absolutely loved it. I came back to find the recipe and make it again and it’s gone. Do you know where the chicken parm recipe disappeared to? I will be sure to write it down next time I get my hands on it. So quick, easy, and delicious! It’s a keeper.
Chelsea,
Not sure what happened but the recipe is back!! Enjoy!
This looks great. You should add a print feature!
I used to have one until three days ago. We’re moving stuff around still. It will be back.
We make this all the time and love it!! Thanks!
Kim was my neighbor in college! Love her and her cooking so much! I have been reading your blog for a while now and I just recently realized that you are family! Such a happy coincidence! 🙂 I love your recipes and can’t wait to try your healthy variation on this!
We have always loved this one. But yours has a few variations… I’ll have to try it.