Best Classic Chicken Parmesan is surprisingly quick and easy to make, and tastes amazing. It has a parmesan crust that seals in the juicy chicken breast, topped with Homemade Marinara and melted cheese. Since this chicken is breaded and covered in sauce, it also reheats well if you have any leftovers.

 

 

What Ingredients Do I Need For Best Classic Parmesan Chicken?

Here’s a list of ingredients you’ll need to make this chicken (scroll down for the full recipe):

 

Chicken:

• Eggs
• Garlic
• Parsley
• Salt
• Pepper
• Chickens breasts
• Italian bread crumbs
• Grated parmesan cheese
• Garlic powder

 

Sauce:

• Olive oil
• Onion
• Garlic
• Tomato sauce
• Italian herbs

 

Topping:

• Mozzarella cheese
• Parmesan cheese
• Parsley

 

 

How Do I Make Best Classic Parmesan Chicken?

Here’s the simple steps you’ll follow to make this chicken (scroll down for the full recipe):

 

Chicken:

• In a medium shallow dish, whisk together eggs, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Place the chicken into the dish, coating both sides of the chicken.
• Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator either overnight or for about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
• Place the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder in a bowl. Dip the chicken into the bread crumbs.
• In a large skillet, add enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan, place the chicken pieces into the pan and cook on both sides for about 4 – 5 minutes on each side, or until they start to turn golden brown.
• Next place the chicken into a baking dish that has been coated with cooking spray.
• Top each piece of chicken with 3 – 4 Tablespoons of the sauce.
• Bake in the oven for 15 – 20 minutes or until the center of the chicken reaches 155 degrees, then add the cheese and allow to cook for 5 more minutes.
• Remove from the oven and serve with pasta or rice.

 

Sauce:

• Heat the oil in a medium pan, add the onions, cook for 3-4 minutes and then add the garlic, cook for an additional minute.
• Then add the tomato sauce, salt, pepper and the Italian herbs, and allow to simmer for 5-6 minutes.

 

Topping:

• Add a slice of mozzarella cheese to the top of each piece of chicken.
• Sprinkle shredded parmesan cheese over each piece of chicken.
• Garnish with parsley.

 

 

 

 

Tips and Tricks For Best Classic Parmesan Chicken:

 

What About Cheese?

• Most people prefer Mozzarella, but my husband likes Pepper Jack on his chicken. You can use whatever kind of cheese you want on your chicken.
• I have also used powdered Parmesan if I don’t have any grated Parmesan.
• I like to add my cheese the last few minutes, otherwise it gets a little too overbaked.

 

Are There any Shortcuts to Speed up the Process of Making Best Classic Chicken Parmesan?

• Buy 6 chicken cutlets to use, then you shouldn’t need to halve them.
• Use quality store-bought marinara sauce instead of making this homemade version.
• Pre-sliced and pre-shredded cheeses can be used, instead of slicing and shredding the cheeses yourself.

 

What Can I Serve with Best Classic Chicken Parmesan?

• Rice.
• Pasta of your choice. 
• I also like to serve it with garlic bread or cheese bread.
• Green beans are also fun to serve on the side, or asparagus, if it is the right time of year.

 

 

 

 

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