Best 9 Southern Fried Chicken Parmesan Recipes

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**Tantalize your taste buds with a Southern-inspired twist on the classic Italian dish, chicken parmesan. This culinary masterpiece combines the richness of parmesan cheese with a crispy, golden-brown fried chicken coating. The secret lies in the delectable blend of herbs and spices that infuse every bite with a symphony of flavors. This recipe collection offers a diverse range of preparations, from traditional to unique variations that showcase the versatility of this beloved dish. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the perfect Southern fried chicken parmesan recipe to satisfy your cravings.**

**Recipes included:**

* **Southern Fried Chicken Parmesan:** The classic recipe featuring crispy fried chicken smothered in a rich tomato sauce, melted parmesan cheese, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

* **Baked Southern Fried Chicken Parmesan:** A healthier alternative that uses the oven instead of frying. Enjoy all the flavors of the classic dish without the added oil.

* **Chicken Parmesan Sliders:** Perfect for parties or game days, these bite-sized sliders combine juicy chicken, melted cheese, and tangy tomato sauce in a soft slider bun.

* **Chicken Parmesan Pasta:** Indulge in a hearty and comforting pasta dish featuring tender chicken, flavorful tomato sauce, melted parmesan cheese, and your favorite pasta.

* **Chicken Parmesan Casserole:** This crowd-pleasing casserole is perfect for potlucks or family dinners. Layers of chicken, sauce, cheese, and pasta bake together to create a cheesy, bubbly masterpiece.

* **Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Shells:** A unique twist on the classic dish, these jumbo pasta shells are stuffed with a mixture of chicken, cheese, and sauce, then baked to perfection.

* **Chicken Parmesan Soup:** Warm up on a chilly day with this creamy and flavorful soup packed with chicken, vegetables, and melted parmesan cheese.

* **Chicken Parmesan Risotto:** Experience the luxurious combination of creamy risotto, tender chicken, and melted parmesan cheese in this gourmet dish that is sure to impress.

* **Air Fryer Southern Fried Chicken Parmesan:** Enjoy all the crispy, golden-brown goodness of fried chicken parmesan without the guilt. This air fryer version is a healthier alternative that delivers on taste.

Here are our top 9 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.

SOUTHERN STYLE CREAMY PARMESAN CHICKEN PASTA.



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The easiest, creamiest bowl of pasta...easy on a weeknight, but still perfect for the weekend!

Provided by Tieghan Gerard

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound chicken cutlets or tenders
1 cup Panko
1 1/2 cups grated parmesan
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt and black pepper
1 pound short cut pasta
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 bell peppers, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
3-4 teaspoons cajun seasoning
crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups milk
1/2 cup heavy cream or canned coconut milk
2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain.2. Meanwhile, place the Panko and 1/2 cup parmesan in a shallow bowl. Dredge both sides of the chicken through the Panko, pressing to adhere by using your fist to really pound the crumbs in. Place the chicken on a plate. Set aside.3. To make the pasta. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the bell peppers, and garlic, cook another 5 minutes until the peppers are soft. Stir in the cajun seasoning, and a pinch each of red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook another minute, until the spices are fragrant, then pour in the milk and cream. Add the cream cheese. Whisk until smooth. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook 5-8 minutes, until thickened slightly. 4. To cook the chicken. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook until golden brown on the other side, 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and season with salt. Slice into thin strips.5. To the sauce, stir in the parmesan. Toss in the pasta and cook 3-5 minutes, then remove from the heat and stir in the parsley.6. Divide the pasta between plates and top with slices of chicken. ENJOY :)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN



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This recipe was a happy accident, reveals Patricia Gowen of Amherst, Virginia. "I discovered at the last minute that I didn't have enough all-purpose flour for coating the chicken, so I used pancake mix instead," she smiles. "It did taste different-but everyone at our house liked it."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup pancake mix
2 to 3 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up
Oil for frying

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the pancake mix, salt, pepper and paprika. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time; shake to coat. , Heat 2 in. of oil in an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer to 375°. Fry chicken, a few pieces at a time for 6 minutes on each side or until golden brown and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts :

SOUTHERN-STYLE OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN



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I call this America's best-loved oven-fried chicken. The secret is in the breading, which makes the chicken super moist and flavorful, herby and golden brown. -Elaina Morgan, Rickman, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups crushed Ritz crackers (about 50)
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
2 large eggs
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Place a rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; coat the rack with cooking spray., In a shallow bowl, mix the first seven ingredients. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk eggs. Dip chicken in eggs, then in cracker mixture, patting to help coating adhere. Place on prepared rack., Bake 20 minutes. Turn chicken; bake until chicken is golden brown and juices run clear, 15-25 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 22g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 638mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN PARM



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Provided by James Briscione

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon vinegar-based hot sauce
2 teaspoons kosher salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Peanut or canola oil, for frying
1 cup marinara sauce
1/2 cup grated mozzarella
1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • For the chicken: Cut each chicken breast in half, and then pound to a thickness of 1/2-inch.
  • Combine the buttermilk, hot sauce and salt in an 8-by-8-inch baking dish. Add the chicken and turn to coat. The chicken may be refrigerated for up to 24 hours before cooking.
  • For the dredge: On a rimmed baking sheet, mix the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and dried thyme. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk bath and press into the flour mixture to thoroughly coat each side. Leave them in the flour while the oil heats.
  • Fill a large oval Dutch oven with oil to a depth of 2 inches and heat the oil to 325 degrees F. Grab each piece of chicken and slap it back and forth between your hands a few times to knock off the excess flour before slipping it into the oil. Cook until golden brown, flipping once halfway through, 4 to 6 minutes. Carefully transfer to a cooling rack and rest for a minimum of 2 minutes.
  • While still on the cooling rack, top each of the chicken breasts with an equal amount of marinara sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan. Place the chicken underneath a broiler to melt the cheese, watching carefully. When the cheese is melted, serve immediately.

OVEN FRIED PARMESAN CHICKEN



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A coating of garlic butter, soft white bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and parsley makes this simple oven chicken dish sassy as well!

Provided by JUDY/AZ

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted     Oven Fried

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 clove crushed garlic
¼ pound butter, melted
1 cup dried bread crumbs
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (4 pound) chicken, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a shallow glass dish or bowl, combine the crushed garlic with the melted butter or margarine. In another small bowl mix together the bread crumbs, cheese, parsley, salt and pepper. Dip chicken pieces into garlic butter, then into crumb mixture to coat.
  • Place coated chicken pieces into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Drizzle with remaining garlic butter and bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 1 to 1 1/4 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 606.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Cholesterol 173.9 mg, Fat 40.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 45.1 g, SaturatedFat 17.1 g, Sodium 821.3 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

SKILLET-FRIED CHICKEN



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To start a perfect chicken recipe, start with pantry staples like flour and spices to fresh chicken--but no need to use a deep fryer. A sturdy skillet is all it takes to make this juicy, crispy pan-fried chicken. You can prep it in just 10 minutes and be ready to eat in under an hour.

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3- to 3 1/2-lb cut-up whole chicken
Vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In shallow dish, mix flour, paprika, salt and pepper. Coat chicken with flour mixture.
  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil (1/4 inch) over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil, skin sides down, about 10 minutes or until light brown; reduce heat to low. Turn chicken skin sides up.
  • Cook uncovered about 20 minutes, without turning, until juice of chicken is clear when thickest pieces are cut to bone (at least 165°F).

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving, TransFat 0 g

AIR-FRYER CHICKEN CUTLET



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If you're looking for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, these air-fryer chicken cutlets are just the thing. I love the Parmesan cheese in the coating combined with the chicken. -Marie Hoyer, Lewistown, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
Dash each garlic powder, onion powder and pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons buttermilk
3 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
1 boneless skinless chicken breast half (6 ounces)
Cooking spray

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper. In another bowl, combine cheese and buttermilk. Place bread crumbs in a third shallow bowl., Preheat air fryer to 400°. Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Coat chicken with flour mixture; dip in buttermilk, then coat with crumbs. Place chicken on greased tray in air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown and no longer pink, 8-10 minutes, turning once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 628mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 41g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PARMESAN FRIED CHICKEN



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I came up with this recipe when my husband wanted fried chicken, but I wasn't in the mood for traditional. Now, he asks for this at least once a month. I usually serve it with a salad and garlic bread. It's delicious!

Provided by mommybusch

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup grated kraft parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 eggs
1 lb boneless chicken tenders
olive oil, to fry

Steps:

  • Pour olive oil into skillet and heat over medium heat.
  • Beat eggs lightly in a medium bowl.
  • Mix together parmesan cheese and garlic powder on a plate.
  • Dredge chicken in beaten egg.
  • Place chicken in cheese and garlic mixture and turn to coat thoroughly.
  • Pan-fry chicken in olive oil until lightly browned on both side and no longer pink in the center, about 3 minutes per side.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use a heavy-duty skillet that can withstand high heat.
  • To ensure the chicken is cooked evenly, pound it to an even thickness before breading.
  • Use a light hand when breading the chicken to avoid a thick, heavy coating.
  • Fry the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet and ensure even cooking.
  • Do not overcrowd the skillet when frying the chicken. This will cause the chicken to steam rather than fry, resulting in soggy chicken.
  • When frying the chicken, maintain a medium-high heat. This will help to create a crispy crust without overcooking the chicken.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  • Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, or ranch dressing.

Conclusion:

Southern-fried chicken parmesan is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its crispy chicken, flavorful sauce, and melted cheese, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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