Baked Chicken Parmesan is one of our favorite meals thanks to its big flavors, simplicity, and a handful of whole food ingredients. Follow along as we take you through how to make this Italian-inspired dish.
The Easiest Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan
It’s pretty amazing how just a few simple ingredients can transform into such an adored meal. Whether we’re entertaining or just trying to get dinner on the table at the end of a long day, Baked Chicken Parm is our go-to. Not only is it a breeze to put together, but it’s a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Round out this dish with some garlic green beans or a green salad for a crisp bite and a bright pop of color.
What You Will Need
- chicken breasts – check out our tutorial on how to butterfly a chicken breast to ensure even cooking.
- egg – This ensures all the yummy seasonings stay put on your chicken breast.
- breadcrumbs – if you are feeling ambitious you can make homemade breadcrumbs, otherwise store-bought works too in a pinch.
- grated parmesan, kosher salt, and Italian seasoning – These fantastic ingredients provide bold flavors to create that baked parmesan coating that we all know and love.
- marinara – Try out our homemade marinara recipe or pick out your favorite store bought variety.
- mozzarella – Its creamy and light texture paired with the subtle crunchy coating of the chicken is a big part of the magic of this dish. Fresh mozzarella is our favorite, but use whatever is convenient.
- basil – If there’s one herb that says summer, this is it. Its fresh flavor and pop of green color adds the perfect finishing touch to this dish.
- spaghetti, zoodles, or spaghetti squash – Pick the option that best serves your palette.
How Long Do You Bake Chicken Parmesan
Because we’re baking this recipe at 425 degrees F, the cooking time is quite quick at 10-12 minutes.
Gluten-Free And Dairy-Free Options
To make gluten-free baked chicken parmesan, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and serve with gluten-free pasta, zoodles, or spaghetti squash. To make dairy-free baked chicken parmesan, use dairy-free grated parmesan and mozzarella.
What Should I Serve With Baked Chicken Parmesan
Because this is a pretty hearty and filling dish, we like to pair it with lighter sides and desserts. Some easy sautéed zucchini is always a snap to whip up or, in staying with the parmesan theme, try out our parmesan broccoli recipe. And if you’re really aiming to wow a crowd, make these peanut butter and and chocolate meringues + sea salt for dessert. You can thank us later.
How To Make Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan
Cut your chicken breast in half lengthwise – it is similar to butterflying a chicken breast you just cut all the way through so you end up with two separate pieces (aka cutlets).
Place chicken cutlets on a cutting board and cover with plastic wrap. Pound until each is approx. 1/4 inch thick.
Whisk your egg in a shallow, medium-sized bowl. In another shallow, medium-sized bowl combine breadcrumbs, parmesan, salt and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine. Taking one chicken cutlet at a time, place them in the egg wash (flipping over once to ensure they are fully coated) and then move them to the breadcrumbs, again ensuring they are fully coated.
Place each coated chicken cutlet on the prepared baking sheet with wire rack. Place in oven, middle rack, for 10-12 minutes.
Feel free to make some of our Easy Pasta Sauce or you can use store bought if you prefer!
Remove from oven and spoon some marinara/pasta sauce on top of each piece of chicken cutlet followed by 1-2 slices of fresh mozzarella. Place under broiler for 2-4 minutes or until cheese starts to melt and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Remove and let rest 5 minutes.
Serve with fresh basil leaves and either spaghetti, zoodles or spaghetti squash.
Recipe FAQs
- Nutrition: the provided estimated nutrition does not include pasta or other sides.
- Gluten-Free: to make this gluten-free use gluten-free breadcrumbs and serve with gluten-free pasta, zoodles or spaghetti squash.
- Dairy-Free: to make this dairy-free use a dairy-free grated parmesan and a dairy-free mozzarella.
- Mozzarella: I highly recommend using fresh mozzarella, but you could use shredded if you want to.
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Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner/Entree
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Description
Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan – a delicious and easy baked chicken parmesan recipe! Fancy enough for a crowd, easy enough for a weeknight!
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts, cut into cutlets
- 1 egg*
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, regular or gluten-free
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Approx. 1 cup marinara, more if desired
- 6 slices fresh mozzarella
- fresh basil
- spaghetti, zoodles or spaghetti squash for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Spray the wire rack with olive oil or your favorite non-stick. Set aside.
- Cut your chicken breasts in half lengthwise so you end up with 4 chicken cutlets.
- Place chicken cutlets on a cutting board and cover with plastic wrap. Pound until each is approx. 1/4 inch thick.
- Take shallow, medium-sized bowl and add the egg; whisk.
- In another shallow, medium-sized bowl combine breadcrumbs, parmesan, salt and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine.
- Taking one chicken cutlet at a time, place them in the egg wash (flipping over once to ensure they are fully coated) and then move them to the breadcrumbs, again ensuring they are fully coated.
- Place each coated chicken cutlet on the prepared baking sheet with wire rack.
- Place in oven, middle rack, for 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from oven and spoon some marinara sauce on top of each piece of chicken followed by 1-2 slices of fresh mozzarella.
- Place under broiler for 2-4 minutes or until cheese starts to melt and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Remove and let rest 5 minutes.
- Serve with fresh basil leaves and either spaghetti, zoodles or spaghetti squash.
Notes
- Nutrition: the provided estimated nutrition does not include pasta or other sides.
- Gluten-Free: to make this gluten-free use gluten-free breadcrumbs and serve with gluten-free pasta, zoodles or spaghetti squash.
- Dairy-Free: to make this dairy-free use a dairy-free grated parmesan and a dairy-free mozzarella.
- Mozzarella: I highly recommend using fresh mozzarella, but you could use shredded if you want to.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 358
- Sugar: 5.9 g
- Sodium: 1837.4 mg
- Fat: 4.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 24.8 g
- Protein: 61.5 g
- Cholesterol: 92.3 mg
TRozier says
Delish & easy to make!!
Erin says
So glad you enjoyed this one! Thanks for coming back and leaving a rating and review!