Best 6 Quick Chicken Parmesan Recipes

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**Crispy, cheesy, and oh-so-satisfying, chicken parmesan is a classic Italian dish that's loved by people of all ages. This quick and easy recipe uses simple ingredients and can be on the table in under 30 minutes. Best of all, it's a one-pan meal, so cleanup is a breeze.

In this article, you'll find step-by-step instructions for making chicken parmesan, as well as three delicious variations. The classic chicken parmesan recipe features a crispy chicken cutlet topped with marinara sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and grated Parmesan cheese. The chicken parmesan with pesto recipe adds a flavorful twist with a homemade pesto sauce. And the chicken parmesan with spinach and artichoke hearts recipe is a hearty and satisfying dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.**

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

QUICK CRISPY PARMESAN CHICKEN BREASTS



Quick Crispy Parmesan Chicken Breasts image

These are delicious, easy, quick, and so versatile! Eat them plain, topped with your favorite spaghetti sauce, or sliced on a Caesar salad.

Provided by SUNKIST2

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Parmesan Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
½ cup panko bread crumbs
⅓ cup Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons melted butter
2 teaspoons white wine
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, crushed
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, pounded to an even thickness

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • Whisk bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, paprika, salt, and black pepper together in a shallow bowl. Stir butter, white wine, mustard, and garlic together in another bowl.
  • Dip each chicken breast half into melted butter mixture; press into bread crumb mixture to evenly coat. Place breaded chicken in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Pat any leftover bread crumb mixture onto chicken breasts.
  • Bake chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Cholesterol 93.4 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 27.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 462.5 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

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

QUICK CHICKEN PARMESAN



Quick Chicken Parmesan image

My mother inspired me to develop my first pasta sauce. It's tangy, simple and really satisfying. The longer it simmers, the better it gets, so keep that in mind if you have time to spare. -Danielle Grochowski, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces frozen grilled chicken breast strips (about 3 cups)
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 tablespoons dry red wine or chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Hot cooked pasta

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken strips; cook and stir 5-8 minutes or until heated through. Remove from pan., In same skillet, combine tomatoes, tomato paste, wine, oil, Italian seasoning, garlic and sugar; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to blend, stirring occasionally., Stir in chicken. Sprinkle with cheeses; cook, covered, 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 739mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

QUICK & EASY GARLIC CHICKEN WITH PARMESAN



Quick & Easy Garlic Chicken With Parmesan image

Quick? Easy? Garlic? Parmesan? Really? Do you guys need anymore encouragement? Try this one! You can't go wrong.

Provided by ladywisconsin

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter
4 chopped garlic cloves
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
salt or pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter.
  • Add garlic to butter.
  • Place chicken in a single layer in a baking dish.
  • Mix cheese & seasonings.
  • Cover chicken with cheese mixture.
  • Pour garlic butter over the top.
  • Bake at 350 until chicken is no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600.2, Fat 44.3, SaturatedFat 26.1, Cholesterol 211.4, Sodium 963, Carbohydrate 2.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.4, Protein 46.8

EASY REALLY QUICK PARMESAN-GARLIC CHICKEN (OR FISH)



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Make and share this Easy Really Quick Parmesan-Garlic Chicken (Or Fish) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Grannydragon

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated (recommended Kraft.)
1 teaspoon Italian salad dressing mix (recommended 1 envelope Good Seasonings)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (or 4 fish fillets)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F degrees. Mix together all ingredients except chicken or fish, in a flat dish.
  • Moisten chicken (or fish) with water; coat with mixture. Place in a shallow baking dish.
  • Bake 20 minutes or until chicken is baked through. (Less time for fish).
  • At this time you may put the chicken (or fish) under the broiler to turn the crust to gold. Watch carefully so the chicken (or fish) does not burn, while under the broiler.

QUICK CHICKEN PARMESAN



Quick Chicken Parmesan image

This meal is quick and easy, so simple! I find it pleases even the pickiest of my little ones!

Provided by Dawn Ballou

Categories     Pasta

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pkg breaded chicken patties
1 lb spaghetti
1 jar(s) favorite marinara sauce
1 pkg shredded mozerella cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Bake chicken patties according to package directions.
  • 2. Meanwhile, cook pasta in large saucepan according to package directions.
  • 3. Top each patty with 1/3 cup marinara sauce and 1 tablespoon cheese. Bake 5 minutes more or until hot and cheese melts.
  • 4. Drain pasta; return to saucepan. Add remaining sauce; toss to combine. Place pasta mixture on large platter; top with chicken. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Tips for Making the Best Chicken Parmesan:

  • Use high-quality chicken breasts: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are the best choice for this recipe. Look for chicken breasts that are evenly sized and about 1 inch thick.
  • Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness: This will help them cook evenly. You can use a meat mallet or a rolling pin to pound the chicken breasts.
  • Use a flavorful breadcrumb mixture: The breadcrumb mixture is what gives chicken parmesan its signature crispy coating. Use a combination of breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
  • Pan-fry the chicken breasts until golden brown: This will create a crispy crust on the outside of the chicken. Be sure to cook the chicken breasts over medium heat so that they don't burn.
  • Top the chicken breasts with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese: Use a flavorful marinara sauce and plenty of mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake the chicken breasts until the cheese is melted and bubbly: This will take about 10 minutes.
  • Serve the chicken parmesan with your favorite sides: Chicken parmesan is traditionally served with spaghetti, but you can also serve it with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Chicken parmesan is a classic Italian dish that is loved by people of all ages. It's a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make chicken parmesan that is even better than your favorite restaurant's. So next time you're craving Italian food, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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