Baked Chicken Parmesan

This baked chicken parmesan recipe is a lightened-up version of an Italian classic. Cut way back on calories by avoiding the excess oil used in deep-frying. Instead, bake your chicken parm in the oven and enjoy a timeless dish without sacrificing flavor (or your goals to eat healthier)! This ultra-easy recipe is also perfect for a busy weeknight and comes together in under 45 minutes.  

The flavors in this dish are so perfectly balanced, your mouth will be jumping for joy. Crunchy, breaded chicken topped with bright tomato sauce, creamy mozzarella and aromatic basil! It’s the perfect combo.

 

If you’re craving Italian for dinner and want a healthy twist, be sure to check out my Baked Caprese Chicken, Low-carb Pepperoni Cauliflower Crust Pizza, Eggplant Pizza Bites, Pesto Spaghetti Squash With Shrimp, Zucchini Lasagna or Low-carb Eggplant Lasagna!

How To Make Baked Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients

• Chicken — You’ll need two, boneless and skinless chicken breasts.  
• Breadcrumbs — Look for Italian breadcrumbs at the grocery store. However, plain breadcrumbs mixed with Italian seasonings will also work. You can also make this recipe with panko bread crumbs id you prefer.
• Parmesan cheese — I generally buy a block of parmesan cheese and grate it by hand for the best flavor. Plus, a block of parm will last for a long time in the refrigerator when cloaked tightly with plastic wrap, so you can use it in all kinds of recipes!
• Seasonings — Garlic powder, salt and ground black pepper.
• Egg — Allows seasoned breadcrumbs to stick onto chicken.
• Fresh mozzarella — Fresh mozzarella is markedly better in this recipe than pre-shredded/bagged cheese, which won’t melt very smoothly or taste nearly as good.
• Tomato sauce or marinara sauce — If you’ve got the time, try making batch of my quick tomato sauce. It’s super tasty, but you can also use your favorite brand of tomato sauce from the store!
• Fresh basil — Chopped fresh basil smells incredible, plus it adds beautiful color and flavor to this dish.
• Olive oil or cooking spray — For greasing your baking sheet and coating breaded chicken before baking.

Instructions to make Oven-baked Chicken parmesan

Bread the chicken:

• To make this easy chicken parmesan, preheat your oven to 400°F so it can warm up while you get the chicken ready. Then, line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat lightly with olive oil or non-stick cooking spray.
• Slice each chicken breast in half, lengthwise, to create four separate pieces (chicken cutlets).
• Whisk egg vigorously in a small bowl and set aside.
• In a separate bowl (wide and shallow dish or baking dish will work best) mix Italian breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
• Dip each piece of chicken in the whisked egg and then coat thoroughly with bread crumb mixture.

Bake the chicken:

• Line breaded chicken on your prepared baking sheet and lightly coat the top of each piece baking spray.
• Bake for 20 minutes, until golden with an internal temperature of 165°F.
• Remove chicken from the oven. Add a tablespoon of tomato sauce to each piece, then top with fresh mozzarella.
• Bake the chicken for 3-5 more minutes, until cheese is melted. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh chopped basil.

Serve:

• Allow chicken to rest for a few minutes. Serve your crispy chicken parmesan over pasta of your choice, zucchini noodles or a green salad if desired. Enjoy this best chicken parmesan!

How To Store Leftovers

• To store: Allow leftovers to cool and place them in an airtight container, then refrigerate for up to 4 days.
• To freeze: This recipe also freezes well. Place leftovers in a Ziploc bag or freezer-safe food storage container and store frozen for up to 3 months.
• To reheat: I prefer reheating my chicken in the oven, toaster oven or air fryer because the breading will get crispy again using these methods. Simply preheat to 350°F and bake or air fry for 5-10 minutes, or until warmed through completely. You can also microwave your leftovers, but the breading will likely become soggy. Don’t forget to add extra sauce and mozzarella if you’ve got some!

More Chicken Recipes

A easy baked chicken dinner recipe is always perfect on a busy weeknight, and I’ve got lot. Be sure to check these out, you won’t regret it!

• Spicy Chicken With Cauliflower Rice
• One Sheet Roasted Chicken And Vegetables
• Creamy Parmesan Chicken Skillet
• Chicken And Mushroom Recipe
• Chicken Stroganoff

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