Learn how to make authentic chicken parmesan! The most tender breaded chicken topped with hearty tomato sauce, melted cheese, and lots of herbs. This chicken parm recipe is one my family has been making for years and to this day chicken dip recipe the best I’ve ever had!
Whether you like it baked or pan-fried, this recipe has a method for both. Chicken parmesan baked in a pan with fresh basil leaves arranged over top. Even though eggplant parm is a beloved Italian classic, you’ll be surprised to know chicken parmesan is not Italian! That my mom made the best chicken parmesan around! No restaurant or other recipe has ever compared. This dish is a family favorite and has been served for all of our family birthday dinners, holidays, and special occasions for years!
You’ll find every bite filled with fall-apart juicy chicken, rich homemade tomato sauce, and so much flavor. What You Need Below you’ll find the full list of ingredients needed for this recipe! Ingredients for chicken parmesan arranged on a brown wooden board. Chicken cutlets or breasts: use boneless skinless chicken breasts, then slice each breast in half length-wise to create 2 cutlets.
Flour: use all-purpose flour or white whole wheat for dredging the chicken in. Eggs: an egg mixture is used to help the breadcrumbs stick to the chicken after coating it in flour. Marinara: use a quality store-bought marinara sauce or make a homemade sauce! See below for my top recommendations. Olive oil: oil is used to brown the chicken in batches. It’s also used in a smaller portion for baking the chicken if you use that method.
Parmesan cheese: is used to add cheesiness to the breadcrumbs and for sprinkling over the chicken at the end! Fresh mozzarella cheese: layer over the chicken and for sprinkling over the top! You can use shredded or sliced pieces of mozzarella. Dried Italian herbs: are used to season the breadcrumbs so the chicken has lots of flavor. Garlic powder: for flavoring the breadcrumb mixture. Fresh basil: for sprinkling over top of the finished chicken parm! My Most Popular Italian Recipes Get my top tried and true Italian recipes right to your inbox!