Chicken Parmesan is a classic Italian-American dish that combines crispy chicken, flavorful tomato sauce, and melted cheese. This recipe takes you through the process of preparing this delicious meal from scratch, including making your own homemade pasta sauce. The result is a hearty and satisfying dish that is perfect for any occasion.
From selecting the right chicken cutlets to creating a flavorful breading mixture, each step is explained in detail to ensure success. You'll also learn how to make a rich and tangy tomato sauce using fresh ingredients and simmering it to perfection. The recipe also includes instructions for baking the chicken Parmesan until it's golden brown and bubbly, resulting in a dish that is both visually appealing and incredibly delicious.
In addition to the main recipe, this article includes a section on troubleshooting common issues that may arise during the cooking process. This section provides helpful tips and suggestions to ensure that your Chicken Parmesan turns out perfectly every time. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out, this recipe has everything you need to create a delicious and authentic Chicken Parmesan dish that will impress your family and friends.
CHICKEN PARMESAN WITH SPAGHETTI
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Make the sauce: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and puree with an immersion blender, or puree in a regular blender in small batches and return to the pot. You should have about 4 cups sauce.
- Meanwhile, make the chicken: Preheat the oven to 450˚. Put the flour in a shallow dish. Whisk the eggs in a separate shallow dish. Combine the breadcrumbs, parsley and oregano in a third dish. Lay the chicken on a piece of plastic wrap and cover with another piece of plastic. Pound the chicken on both sides with the flat side of a meat mallet or a skillet until 1/4 inch thick. Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. Working with 1 piece at a time, dredge the chicken in the flour, shaking off any excess, then dip in the eggs, letting the excess drip off, and dredge in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere on both sides. Transfer to a plate.
- Set a wire rack on a baking sheet. Heat about 1/2 inch vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Carefully add 2 pieces of chicken and cook, gently moving them around in the pan with tongs, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. (Adjust the heat as needed if the chicken is browning too quickly.) Remove the chicken to the rack to drain. Lightly sprinkle with salt. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
- Transfer the chicken to a clean baking sheet and top each piece with 1/2 cup tomato sauce and 2 slices mozzarella. Bake until the cheese is melted, bubbling and browned in spots, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain. Warm the remaining tomato sauce (about 2 cups) over low heat. Add the spaghetti and 1/2 cup reserved cooking water; toss, adding more cooking water as needed. Season with salt and pepper.
- Top the chicken with parmesan and basil. Serve with the spaghetti.
MY CHICKEN PARMESAN
My Italian husband says this is his absolute favorite dinner. Parmesan-coated chicken swimming in a pool of pasta and sauce with a blanket of melted shredded Italian-blend cheese over all.
Provided by janice tofuri
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Combine flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a resealable plastic bag. Place chicken tenderloins into flour mixture, seal the bag, and shake to coat.
- Beat egg and half-and-half thoroughly in a shallow bowl. Mix seasoned break crumbs, panko crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and parsley in another bowl. Dip floured chicken tenderloins into beaten egg, let excess egg drip off, then press chicken into crumb mixture to coat. Let chicken stand for 10 minutes to set coating.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook chicken tenderloins until the juices run clear, chicken is no longer pink inside, and coating is golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
- Bring water and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil in a large pot; stir angel hair pasta into boiling water. Cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain.
- Pour 3/4 cup marinara sauce into prepared baking dish; top sauce with cooked angel hair pasta. Pour remaining 3/4 cup sauce over pasta and arrange chicken tenderloins over sauce. Sprinkle Italian cheese blend over chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese topping is melted and bubbling, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 695 calories, Carbohydrate 79.6 g, Cholesterol 121.4 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 40.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 3504.4 mg, Sugar 11.1 g
PARMESAN CHICKEN PASTA
I developed this recipe one Saturday night when I wanted to make something a little nicer, but with minimal time in the kitchen. I'd tried something similar at a restaurant a few weeks earlier. It's a great way to use leftover grilled chicken...or you can use purchased grilled chicken strips. -Tamara Duncan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet, saute the ham and garlic in oil until garlic is tender. Add the chicken, spinach, artichokes and tomato; cook and stir until heated through. Stir in the sauce and milk; bring to boil. Reduce heat. Drain pasta; stir into sauce and heat through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts :
MY CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
This is a family favorite meal and one I make for special occasions, such as birthday dinners. The cooking method of this particular version is different from the conventional chicken parmigiana recipes I always used to make. Once I tried this much easier and moister version, I never went back to the "old" method. I often use homemade sauce in this, but a good-quality bottled sauce, such as Classico or Barilla, is perfectly acceptable as well. I serve this chicken atop mounds of freshly cooked pasta with some additional heated sauce. I have often chosen to replace the mozzarella with thin slices of Provolone cheese. NOTE: Edited to add that pounding the chicken is not necessary with this method. Part of what is unique about this recipe is that even the meatier pieces of chicken get so moist & tender as it braises in the sauce.
Provided by HeatherFeather
Categories Chicken
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Beat egg and set into a rimmed plate.
- Set bread crumbs in a second rimmed plate.
- Dip chicken breasts into the egg, then into the crumbs,coating both sides and shaking off excess.
- Melt butter or margarine over medium heat in a large, deep skillet. Add chicken breast halves to the pan and brown on both sides - just enough to brown the chicken, not to fully cook it yet.
- Pour spaghetti sauce into the pan, immediately reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the chicken has cooked all the way through, about 15-20 minutes but the time will vary depending upon the thickness and size of your chicken breasts.
- Sprinkle with parsley and cheeses, re-cover, and simmer just until cheese melts- about 5 minutes.
- Serve with cooked spaghetti.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.6, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 135.4, Sodium 790.3, Carbohydrate 18.7, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 6, Protein 33.5
MY CHICKEN PARMIGIANA WITH HOMEMADE PASTA SAUCE
This is my version of chicken parmigiana. The sweet sauce is what sends this recipe over the top although the chicken parmigiana is excellent as well! I developed this sauce after tasting various versions of my Italian friends' sauces and getting their recipes. My family likes a sweet sauce so if you don't like it sweet, just omit the sugar. I do recommend that you add a little sugar, though, to remove some of the acidity taste from the sauce. Quite frankly, if you don't like a sweet sauce, though, you might be better off trying another recipe because that is why I developed this version. I usually let the sauce simmer for most of the day until I am ready to make the chicken parmigiana. However, the sauce can be ready as fast as an hour if you need it to be. But the longer the sauce simmers, the more delicious and thick it will be! This recipe does make more sauce than is needed for the chicken parmigiana and the side of spaghetti or angel hair, but I just freeze the remaining sauce and use it for another time. This is also the basic recipe I use to serve over any type of pasta. I even use it on pizza!
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 4h30m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Pasta Sauce:.
- In dutch oven or large saucepot, heat olive oil over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes.
- Add chopped onion and garlic cloves; saute till softened, about 5 minutes (if using pepperoni slices, add here).
- Add tomato paste and 6 cans of water, which equals the 108 ounces of water (basically the rule is for every can of tomato paste, you add 3 cups of water).
- Bring to a boil and stir until all the tomato paste is dissolved; meanwhile add bay leaves, parsley, oregano, basil, black pepper, red pepper flakes (if using), garlic powder, sugar and parmesan cheese.
- Once the sauce has come to a boil, let simmer, uncovered, over medium to medium-low heat, for 3-4 hours or until thickened.
- Prepare chicken parmigiana:.
- Combine eggs, salt and pepper in bowl; place bread crumbs in another bowl.
- Dip chicken into egg mixture, then into bread crumbs.
- Heat oil until very hot and brown chicken on both sides.
- Remove chicken to shallow baking dish and pour excess oil from pan.
- Pour sauce over chicken and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
- Cover and bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees F.
- Uncover and place provolone slices on top of chicken and bake 10 minutes more or until cheese is bubbly.
- Serve with a side of angel hair pasta topped with the spaghetti sauce.
CHICKEN PARMESAN WITH MY MOTHER'S MARINARA SAUCE AND BUCATINI
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories main-dish
Time 1h50m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For the sauce: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and a pinch of salt and cook for a few minutes until the onions are softened slightly but not brown. Stir in the garlic, sugar and red pepper flakes. (If the onions begin to brown, add a splash of water.)
- Stir in the grated carrots and the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and continue to cook until the carrots soften, about 2 minutes. Add the canned tomatoes and use a wooden spoon to break up some of the whole tomatoes. Cook over medium heat, stirring from time to time, until the tomatoes are fairly broken down and the sauce has thickened, at least 30 minutes. Season to taste and add water as necessary. Stir in the basil leaves. Keep the sauce warm.
- For the chicken: Lay a piece of chicken between two pieces of plastic wrap and use the smooth side of a meat mallet to pound into a 1/4-inch-thick cutlet. Repeat with remaining cutlet then slice both pieces in half.
- Line a baking sheet with paper towels and set aside. Combine the breadcrumbs and garlic powder in a shallow dish. Crack the eggs in a second shallow dish and whisk to blend. Sprinkle the chicken pieces on both sides with salt and dip each thoroughly in the eggs; transfer to the breadcrumbs to thoroughly coat. Place the chicken on the paper towels.
- For the pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add a generous amount of salt. (The pasta water should taste like seawater.) Add the pasta to the pot and stir so it doesn't stick. Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente (chewy but not hard or raw tasting). Drain well and set aside.
- To finish the chicken: Fill a medium cast-iron skillet with about 1/3 to 1/2 cup canola oil (to come about 1/4 of the way up the sides) and heat over medium until the oil is just barely starting to smoke. Sprinkle the top of each cutlet with salt and gently place in the oil, salted-side down. Add the butter to the pan and as it begins to foam, shake the pan gently. Cook on the first side until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Gently flip to the second side, sprinkle with salt and carefully spoon some of the hot oil mixture on top. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, an additional 2 to 3 minutes, then remove from the pan with a slotted spatula to clean paper towels to drain slightly.
- Preheat the broiler with the rack in the highest position. Divide the sauce between 2 medium bowls, one for the pasta and one for the chicken Parmesan.
- To assemble the chicken Parmesan, add some tomato sauce to a small cast-iron skillet or baking dish. Layer with a couple mozzarella slices and the basil. Put one of the fried chicken cutlets on top of the basil, followed by another spoonful of sauce, then a second layer of mozzarella. Place the second chicken cutlet next, followed by a third layer of sauce, more mozzarella and a large sprinkle of Parmesan. Repeat with the remaining pieces of chicken and other ingredients in a second small cast-iron skillet. Place the skillets on a sheet tray and broil until the cheese is melted and slightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Top with more freshly grated Parmesan.
- Toss the pasta and sauce together in a large bowl and taste for seasoning. Top with grated Parmesan. Serve with the skillets of chicken parm.
EASY CHICKEN PARMESAN
Save time with our Easy Chicken Parmesan! Bake chicken in spaghetti sauce to infuse your Easy Chicken Parmesan with flavor, no breading or frying required.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Chicken
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- Pour sauce into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Stir in 1/4 cup (4 Tbsp.) Parmesan. Add chicken; turn to evenly coat both sides of each breast with pasta sauce mixture. Cover.
- Bake 30 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF). Meanwhile, cook spaghetti as directed on package, omitting salt.
- Top chicken with remaining cheeses; bake, uncovered, 5 min. or until mozzarella is melted.
- Drain spaghetti. Serve topped with chicken and pasta sauce mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 860 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 41 g
SPAGHETTI CHICKEN PARMESAN
"I like to make this yummy recipe when I have extra spaghetti sauce on hand," comments Margie Eddy from Ann Arbor, Michigan. "The herbed coating on the tender chicken gets nice and golden," she adds.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon oregano, basil, salt and pepper. In another shallow bowl, combine egg and water. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then coat with crumb mixture. , In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until a thermometer reads 165°, 5-7 minutes on each side. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine spaghetti sauce, garlic salt and remaining 1/2 teaspoon oregano. Cook over medium heat until heated through. Spoon over chicken; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese. Serve with pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 1696mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
HOMEMADE CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
I received this recipe several years ago from a family member who swore it was a great romantic meal. She was right. My husband asks me to make this meal every time we have a date night. The quantity of ingredients look intimidating, but don't let them fool you. It's easy and delicious! The whipping cream gives it a creamy texture that you just can't get enough of!
Provided by Jules203
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 50m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic and onion, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 2 minutes. Pour in diced tomatoes and sugar. Increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, and continue simmering for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once the sauce has simmered, stir in the cream and season to taste with salt and pepper. Simmer for an additional 3 minutes. Lower heat and keep sauce warm
- Stir together bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, and dried oregano; set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and 2 tablespoons milk until blended. Dip chicken breasts into the egg, then press into breadcrumb mixture to coat both sides, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook on both sides until they reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), and the bread crumb crust is golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- To serve, spoon sauce over chicken and top with Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Let stand a few minutes until the cheese has melted from the heat of the sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 609.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 209.1 mg, Fat 37.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 46.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 690.2 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
SKINNY CHICKEN PARMESAN PASTA BAKE
Light on calories but heavy on flavor, this lightened-up, baked chicken and no-boil pasta casserole is so simple and so satisfying.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix pasta sauce and water; stir in pasta. Pour into baking dish.
- Rub chicken tenders with pepper flakes and salt. Place chicken in single layer on top of pasta mixture in baking dish. Top with mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese. Cover tightly with foil. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until pasta is tender and most of sauce is absorbed. Remove foil; let stand 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in 8-inch skillet over medium heat. Add bread crumbs; stir to coat in butter. Cook 1 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until toasted. Pour mixture into medium bowl; stir in remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over baked pasta. Top with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 880 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the final dish.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. When browning the chicken, make sure to do it in batches so that the chicken doesn't steam instead of browning.
- Cook the chicken all the way through. Use a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit before removing it from the heat.
- Make your own pasta sauce. It's easy to do and it tastes so much better than store-bought sauce.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make chicken parmigiana, so feel free to customize it to your own taste.
Conclusion:
Chicken parmigiana is a classic Italian dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. With its crispy chicken, flavorful sauce, and melted cheese, it's a dish that is both comforting and delicious. Whether you're making it for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, chicken parmigiana is a dish that is sure to be a hit.
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