Easy Chicken Parmesan
This Easy Chicken Parmesan is quick, crispy, and cheesy – a perfect Italian-American classic for busy weeknights or dinner parties!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts about 2 full breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs can reduce to ½ cup to lower the carbs
- 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup pasta sauce any flavor
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- pasta for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure even cooking and a golden brown crust.
- Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap or parchment paper and use a meat mallet to gently pound to about ½ inch thickness.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and grated parmesan cheese, mixing well until evenly incorporated.
- Coat each chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing down lightly to ensure it adheres. Place in a baking dish lightly sprayed with cooking spray or brushed with olive oil.
- Bake the breaded chicken in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
- Remove chicken from oven and spoon pasta sauce evenly over each piece. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Return dish to oven and broil for 2-4 minutes, or until mozzarella is bubbly and lightly browned. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- Cook your choice of pasta according to package instructions. Serve the chicken parmesan over the pasta and enjoy!
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking Dish
- Meat Mallet
- Mixing Bowls
- Cooking Spray or Olive Oil
Notes
- Flatten chicken breasts for even cooking and tender texture.
- Broil cheese for a bubbly, golden finish.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Use almond flour or crushed pork rinds as low-carb breadcrumb alternatives.
- Freeze wrapped chicken parmesan for up to 2 months; thaw before reheating.