Baked Chicken Parmesan is a simple, flavorful chicken recipe perfect for a weeknight dinner. Crispy breaded chicken, served with pasta and topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella, makes a satisfying family meal. Baking the chicken in the oven keeps it lighter than frying while still delivering a juicy interior and a crunchy exterior.
Baked and Breaded Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Parmesan is a classic for a reason. When you bake it, you get a healthier main course without sacrificing texture or flavor. The oven-baked, breaded chicken stays moist inside and becomes nicely crisp outside. It’s seasoned, cheesy, and satisfying—an easy way to enjoy a comforting Italian-American favorite at home.
This baked Chicken Parmesan recipe is family-approved and simple to prepare.
Previously I shared a variation—Crispy Baked Parmesan Chicken—featuring a cheesy corn flakes crust and cheddar-stuffed breasts. In this version I keep things more traditional and streamlined, using panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan for a crisp, flavorful coating.
Easy Chicken Parmesan Served with Pasta
This simple, classic recipe uses panko breadcrumbs mixed with grated Parmesan and a touch of dry Italian seasoning for extra flavor and crunch. After baking, each chicken piece is topped with marinara and a generous sprinkle of mozzarella, then returned to the oven just long enough to melt the cheese.
Serve it over spaghetti, with a side of pasta, or a fresh green salad. It’s a quick, comforting dinner the whole family will enjoy, and you can have a fresh, homemade meal on the table in under 45 minutes.
If you enjoy easy chicken dinners, try other simple family-friendly recipes like a chicken Alfredo bake, slow cooker chicken breast, cheesy chicken enchilada casserole, or a crockpot teriyaki chicken for more weeknight inspiration.
Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe:
Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe
- Author: Vera Z.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Description
Baked Chicken Parmesan offers a quick and satisfying weeknight meal: lightly breaded chicken baked to a golden crisp, topped with marinara and melted mozzarella. It’s an easy way to serve a comforting, homemade dinner that still feels a bit special.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless chicken breasts (about 1 lb.)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 large egg, slightly beaten
- ¾ cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 Tbsp dry Italian seasoning
- 4–5 Tbsp marinara sauce
- 6 Tbsp shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking spray or olive oil and set aside.
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally to make thinner cutlets. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Set up three shallow dishes: flour in the first, beaten egg in the second, and a mixture of panko, grated Parmesan, and Italian seasoning in the third.
- Coat each chicken piece by dredging in flour, dipping in egg, then pressing into the breadcrumb mixture so it’s well coated. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly spray the tops of the coated chicken with cooking spray. Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of marinara onto each piece of chicken, then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella. Return to the oven for 2–3 minutes, just until the cheese melts.
- Serve hot over pasta, with a side salad, or your favorite vegetables.
