Easy Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Name: Easy Chicken Parmesan
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts ( (about 2 full breasts)); ¾ cup breadcrumbs ((can reduce to ½ to lower the carbs)); ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 cup pasta sauce (any flavor); 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; Pasta (for serving)

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Easy chicken Parmesan – this quick dinner recipe is totally foolproof. The chicken comes out moist every time! It’s the BEST chicken Parmesan recipe we’ve ever had and it’s my husband’s favorite.

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Easy Chicken Parmesan - this quick dinner recipe is totally foolproof. The chicken comes out moist every time! It's the BEST chicken parmesan recipe we've ever had.

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The BEST Easy Chicken Parmesan
Ingredients in Easy Chicken Parmesan
How to make Foolproof Chicken Parmesan
FAQ
Easy Chicken Parmesan Recipe

The BEST Easy Chicken Parmesan

I’ve been making this baked chicken recipe for weeknight dinners for a long time and we love it because it’s totally foolproof.

It’s baked, not fried, so it has less calories
It’s never dry! Dry chicken is the worst, which is why I like this easy chicken Parmesan recipe so much.
Works EVERY time
Done in just about 30 minutes!

This is a tried and true recipe I’ve been making for almost 20 years and I know you’ll love it as much as we do.

Ingredients in Easy Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Breasts: I like to use boneless skinless chicken breasts. When I can find them, I’ll buy thin sliced so they aren’t as bulky and oddly shaped. If using regular chicken breasts, be sure to cut them so they are uniform in size and thickness (this way they will cook the same).

Breadcrumbs and Parmesan Cheese: These are lightly coated in breadcrumbs that have been mixed with grated parmesan cheese. I don’t do the double dip with flour and egg to make it a bit healthier. You don’t miss it! You don’t even need an egg – the breadcrumbs stick just fine to the chicken.

Pasta Sauce: Use your favorite jarred or homemade tomato sauce.

Mozzarella Cheese: Shred it yourself for best melting results! Pre-shredded cheese has a coating that makes it not melt as pretty.

How to make Foolproof Chicken Parmesan

I like to make sure my chicken breasts are uniform in size. A lot of times a package of boneless skinless chicken breasts will have varying sizes in the package, and even the breast itself can be very thick at one end and thin at the other. To combat this problem I like to slice each breast in half lengthwise so I get equal sized pieces.
Then, the chicken is breaded, as it is in traditional chicken parmesan. The breading sticks fine without egg, which reduces a step. The chicken is baked at a high temperature, sealing in moisture and baking it quickly.
At the end of baking, right when regular chicken recipes would be getting dry, you add pasta sauce and cheese to the hot pan. The covering of sauce helps the chicken finish cooking yet keeps it nice and juicy.

FAQ

How do you keep breading on chicken parmesan?

In traditional recipes, you’d dredge the chicken in egg wash so the breadcrumbs will stick. In my recipe I skip that step and just press the chicken into them to make them stick.

How to reheat chicken parmesan

This is great reheated in the microwave or you can heat it in the oven at 350°F.

Is this a ww chicken parmesan recipe?

It definitely can be! Because there is so little breading it’s relatively low carb, and you can use low-fat cheese to lower the ww points or macros.

What to serve with chicken parmesan?

I serve this with spaghetti or other pasta, or just plain with a side salad or vegetables. Try my roasted cauliflower for a great easy low carb side!

Not only is this easy chicken Parmesan the perfect date night dinner, but it’s also perfect for a quick easy weeknight meal.

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