Best Easiest Chicken Parmigiana Recipes

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CHICKEN PARMIGIANA



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Bobby Flay goes Italian with his recipe for mouthwatering Chicken Parmigiana, from Boy Meets Grill on Food Network. Try panko breadcrumbs for a lighter crust.

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups all-purpose flour, seasoned with salt and pepper
4 large eggs, beaten with 2 tablespoons water and seasoned with salt and pepper
2 cups panko bread crumbs
1 cup vegetable oil or pure olive oil
Tomato Sauce, recipe follows
1 pound fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Fresh basil or parsley leaves, for garnish
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large Spanish onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, smashed with some kosher salt to make a paste
Two 28-ounce cans plum tomatoes and their juices, pureed in a blender
One 16-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1 small can tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1 small bunch Italian parsley
1 Cubano chile pepper, chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Dredge each breast in the flour and tap off excess, then dip in the egg and let excess drip off, then dredge on both sides in the bread crumbs.
  • Divide the oil between 2 large saute pans and heat over high heat until almost smoking. Add 2 chicken breasts to each pan and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking sheet and top each breast with some Tomato Sauce, a few slices of the mozzarella, salt and pepper, and a tablespoon of Parmesan. Bake in the oven until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and garnish with basil or parsley leaves.
  • Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook until soft. Add pureed tomatoes with their juices, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, 1 cup water, bay leaf, parsley, Cubano pepper, and bring to a boil. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Reduce heat and cook until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes.

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 PARMIGIANA



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This is a very nice dinner for two. Serve it with your favorite pasta and tossed greens.

Provided by Candy

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 egg, beaten
2 ounces dry bread crumbs
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
¾ (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
2 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking sheet.
  • Pour egg into a small shallow bowl. Place bread crumbs in a separate shallow bowl. Dip chicken into egg, then into the bread crumbs. Place coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until no longer pink and juices run clear.
  • Pour 1/2 of the spaghetti sauce into a 7x11 inch baking dish. Place chicken over sauce, and cover with remaining sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses on top and return to the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 184.1 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 43.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 1309.5 mg, Sugar 17.2 g

BAKED CHICKEN PARMIGIANA



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Spaghetti sauce mix is the secret to the flavorful breading in this chicken parmigiana recipe. Just top juicy chicken breasts with prepared sauce and mozzarella cheese. -Trisha Lange, Appleton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons spaghetti sauce mix
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
1/2 cup meatless spaghetti sauce
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a shallow bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients. Dip chicken in salad dressing, then coat with crumb mixture. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, until chicken juices run clear, 40-45 minutes. Drizzle with spaghetti sauces and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 5-7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 1048mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 40g protein.

EASY CHICKEN PARMESAN



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The super thing about this dish is that you get full flavour without having to brown the chicken.

Provided by Cracker Barrel

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     CRACKER BARREL Shreds

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 ½ cups pasta sauce
6 tablespoons CRACKER BARREL Finely Shredded 100% Parmesan Cheese
6 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
330 grams spaghetti, uncooked
1 ½ cups CRACKER BARREL Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • 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 sauce. Cover.
  • Bake 30 minutes or until chicken is done (165 degrees F). Meanwhile, cook spaghetti as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Top chicken with remaining cheeses; bake, uncovered, 5 minutes or until mozzarella is melted.
  • Drain spaghetti. Serve topped with chicken and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.9 calories, Carbohydrate 55.4 g, Cholesterol 59.7 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 36.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 754.4 mg, Sugar 10.7 g

CHICKEN PARMIGIANA



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This is a favorite dish in our family. I came up with this dish myself because the traditional version takes forever to make. I just throw a few ingredients together, pop the dish in the oven and forget it.-Robin Stevens, Cadiz, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
3/4 cup water
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place the chicken in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. In a small saucepan, bring the tomato paste, water, garlic and seasonings to a boil. Pour over chicken. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with cheeses; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 994mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

CHICKEN PARMESAN-STUFFED SHELLS



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Chicken Parmesan gets a new spin in this easy-to-make (and quick-to-disappear!) pasta bake. Jumbo shells are stuffed with cheesy chicken filling and topped with crispy toasted bread crumbs in this delicious dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

32 jumbo pasta shells (from 12-oz package)
2 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 container (15 oz) whole-milk ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato basil pasta sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
2/3 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cool water; drain.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix chicken, ricotta cheese, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, the egg, Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons of the basil, the garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Spread 1 cup of the pasta sauce in bottom of baking dish. Fill each shell with heaping tablespoon chicken mixture. Place shells in baking dish. Spoon remaining sauce over stuffed shells.
  • Cover with foil; bake 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake uncovered 5 to 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in 8-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add bread crumbs; stir to coat. Cook and stir 2 to 4 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle over baked shells along with remaining 2 tablespoons basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 930 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g

EASIEST CHICKEN PARMIGIANA



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This is slightly different than other chicken parmigiana recipes--the chicken is first ground up and the parmesan cheese is added directly into the chicken patty. An easy dish to make ahead; then later simply top with sauce/cheese and bake. Chopped onion can also be added to the patty.

Provided by ladyfingers

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups chopped boneless chicken (breasts or strips)
2 -3 beaten eggs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 -2 tablespoon butter
spaghetti sauce, of choice
mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Grind up chicken in a food processor.
  • Combine beaten eggs, parmesan cheese, and bread crumbs with the chicken.
  • Mix well and form into patties.
  • Brown patties on both sides with butter.
  • Put patties into a baking dish.
  • Top each patty with a spoonful of spaghetti sauce; sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes, or until cheese is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.8, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 124.5, Sodium 378.5, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.7, Protein 9

QUICK & EASY CHICKEN PARMIGIANA



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This is very easy to make and it tastes great! Originally from Southern Living. You may need to add another egg if your chicken breasts are large.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 boneless chicken breasts
1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Place chicken between two sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap and flatten using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
  • Combine bread crumbs and parmesan cheese.
  • Dip chicken in beaten egg; dredge in breadcrumb mixture.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet; add chicken and brown on each side over medium-high heat.
  • Arrange chicken in a lightly greased 13x9 baking dish.
  • Pour spaghetti sauce over chicken and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  • Cover and bake at 375º for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated and chicken is no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.3, Fat 32.5, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 188.9, Sodium 1010.7, Carbohydrate 18.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 6.1, Protein 46

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