Best 5 Baked Chicken Parmesan Without Tomato Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in the crispy, cheesy goodness of Baked Chicken Parmesan, reimagined without the traditional tomato sauce. This delightful dish offers a unique twist on the classic, featuring juicy chicken breasts coated in a flavorful breadcrumb mixture and topped with melted mozzarella cheese. The chicken is baked to perfection, resulting in a tender interior and a golden-brown, crispy exterior. Serve it with a side of your favorite pasta or roasted vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, special occasions, and even meal prep. Get ready to experience a new level of culinary delight with this sauceless Baked Chicken Parmesan.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST CHICKEN PARMESAN



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Chicken Parmesan should have, well, Parmesan. So we not only topped ours with it, we added it to the crust for even more flavor and texture. For the coating, we prefer to start with plain breadcrumbs and enhance them with our favorite flavors. And our very simple, classic Italian-American tomato sauce has a bright and tomato-y flavor that cuts through the richness of the chicken and pasta.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 8 ounces each)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
1/2 cup milk
1 large egg
1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, finely grated
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Two 28-ounce cans diced tomatoes
3 sprigs basil, plus torn leaves for serving
8 ounces whole milk mozzarella, shredded
12 ounces spaghetti

Steps:

  • Set a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet. Line another rimmed baking sheet with foil. Cut two 12-inch sheets of plastic wrap.
  • Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise, making 4 roughly equal pieces; they should look like large chicken tenders. Place one sheet of plastic on a clean cutting board. Put one chicken piece in the center of the plastic and top with the other sheet of plastic. Pound the chicken with the flat side of a meat mallet, starting in the center and working your way to the edges, until the chicken is 1/4-inch thick. Transfer to the wire rack. Repeat with the remaining chicken, one piece at a time. Liberally sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Put the flour in a pie plate and dredge the chicken 1 piece at a time, turning to coat and packing the flour into the crevices. Shake to remove any excess and return to the rack. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
  • Whisk the breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a medium bowl until combined. Whisk the milk and egg in a medium bowl until combined. Dip the dredged chicken into the milk mixture, allowing any excess to drip off. Then pack the seasoned breadcrumbs firmly onto the chicken. Very gently
  • shake off any excess and return to the rack. Refrigerate uncovered at least 30 minutes and up to 12 hours.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce. Heat 1/3 cup of the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes and cook until very fragrant but not brown, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, basil and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until the tomatoes are very tender and the liquid has reduced by half, about 30 minutes. Smash the tomatoes with a potato masher until almost smooth; it's ok if it's a little chunky. Season with salt.
  • Heat the remaining 1/2 cup oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 cutlets and cook until the coating is golden brown, about 1 minute per side; the chicken will not be cooked through. Transfer to the foil-lined baking sheet in a single layer 3 inches apart. Repeat with the remaining cutlets.
  • Arrange an oven rack directly under the broiler and preheat to high. Arrange the chicken in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, spaced 3 inches apart. Top each cutlet with 2/3 cup of the sauce and spread evenly to coat. Sprinkle each cutlet with 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan and 1/2 cup mozzarella. Broil until the cheese melts and starts to brown in spots, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook the spaghetti, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain and transfer to the remaining sauce. Gently stir until the sauce coats the pasta. Transfer the spaghetti to a serving dish and top with the chicken. Sprinkle with more Parmesan and serve with torn basil.

CHICKEN PARMESAN



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With more than 450 reviews and a five-star rating, Giada De Laurentiis' easy Chicken Parmesan recipe from Everyday Italian on Food Network is a red sauce win.

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Eight 3-ounce chicken cutlets
1 1/2 cups Simple Tomato Sauce, recipe follows, or purchased marinara sauce
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
16 teaspoons grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Two 32-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
4 to 6 fresh basil leaves
2 dried bay leaves
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
  • Stir the oil and herbs in a small bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Brush both sides of the cutlets with the herb oil. Heat a large heavy oven-proof skillet over high heat. Add the cutlets and cook just until brown, about 2 minutes per side. Remove the skillet from the heat.
  • Spoon the marinara sauce over and around the cutlets. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the mozzarella over each cutlet, then sprinkle 2 teaspoons of the Parmesan over each. Sprinkle the butter pieces atop the cutlets. Bake until the cheese melts and the chicken is cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes.;
  • In a large casserole pot, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the celery and carrots and season with salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, basil, and bay leaves and simmer covered on low heat for 1 hour or until thick. Remove the bay leaves and check for seasoning. If the sauce still tastes acidic, add unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon at a time to round out the flavors. Add half the tomato sauce into the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Continue with the remaining tomato sauce.
  • If not using all the sauce, allow it to cool completely and pour 1 to 2 cup portions into freezer plastic bags. This will freeze up to 6 months.

QUICK BAKED CHICKEN PARMESAN



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In this lighter version of chicken Parmesan I skip the pan-frying in oil and instead bake lightly-breaded chicken breasts in the oven, then top with sauce and cheese. My family's not big on lots of sauce and cheese, so I just use a little to flavor the dish. Feel free to add more if you like, but it's excellent as-is. Serve chicken over pasta with additional sauce.

Provided by ChristineM

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Parmesan Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

canola oil cooking spray
½ cup water
1 egg, beaten
1 ½ cups bread crumbs
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon garlic powder
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 cups spaghetti sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Whisk water and egg together in a bowl until smooth. Combine bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, oregano, basil, thyme, and garlic powder in a separate bowl.
  • Dip each chicken breast in egg mixture, allowing excess egg to drip back into bowl. Coat each chicken breast in bread crumb mixture, shaking off excess. Repeat dipping each coated chicken breast in the egg mixture and the bread crumb mixture for a double-coating and place in the prepared baking dish. Spray breaded chicken breasts with cooking spray.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Pour spaghetti sauce over each chicken breast and top each with mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese. Continue baking until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the cheeses are melted, about 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 116.3 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 37.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 803.4 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

PARMESAN CHICKEN BREASTS WITH LEMON (NO TOMATOES!)



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There are tons of chicken parmesan recipes on 'zaar but this one is different: no tomatoes or marinara sauce. Instead, the parmesan is complemented by the freshness of lemon zest and juice. I strongly recommend using PANKO breadcrumbs if you can, they will stay crunchy after the baking. If your chicken breasts are on the large side, or you simply want more of the parmesan flavor, you can double the topping mixture portion of the recipe. PLEASE NOTE the handy 'zaar feature for converting metric to US equivalents ;)

Provided by FlemishMinx

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

25 g breadcrumbs (preferably Panko)
75 g freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 spring onions, finely chopped (scallions)
1 lemon, juice and zest of
50 g melted butter
sea salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
4 chicken breast fillets
2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 190°C.
  • Mix together the breadcrumbs, cheese, onion, lemon zest, butter, salt and pepper.
  • Place the chicken breasts (pretty side up) in a lightly greased oven-proof baking dish (or spray dish with non-stick spray).
  • Salt and pepper breasts as desired.
  • Divide the topping mixture between the chicken, cover them as evenly as possible and press the mixture down with a fork.
  • Bake approximately 20 minutes, or until the chicken is done (juices run clear); remove them from the baking dish to plates.
  • Add the lemon juice to the baking dish and mix with the pan dishes; return to the oven (briefly).
  • Sprinkle the chicken with the parsley.
  • Remove the baking dish from the oven, stir the juices again then pour over the breasts and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.3, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 43.2, Sodium 390.3, Carbohydrate 3.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 7.8

BAKED CHICKEN PARMESAN ( WITHOUT TOMATO SAUCE )



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Make and share this Baked Chicken Parmesan ( Without Tomato Sauce ) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by peachez

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 eggs
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper sauce (I use Frank's)
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup garlic-flavored croutons or 1/2 cup cheese crouton, crushed
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Whisk eggs and hot sauce in a medium bowl, dip each chicken piece, coating evenly.
  • Combine croutons and parmesan in a shallow dish. Roll chicken pieces in dry mix until well coated.
  • Place chicken in a prepared 8" x 8" baking pan. Drizzle chicken with melted butter.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until done - ovens vary.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Look for fresh, organic chicken breasts, and use a flavorful cheese blend. You can also use homemade breadcrumbs for a more rustic flavor.
  • Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness before breading and baking. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Use a combination of olive oil and butter to pan-fry the chicken. This will help to create a crispy, golden crust.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken. This will prevent it from cooking evenly.
  • Bake the chicken until it is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as pasta, roasted vegetables, or salad.

Conclusion:

Baked Chicken Parmesan without Tomato Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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