Chicken Parmesan Recipe No Deep Frying

This Chicken Parmesan (also called Chicken Parmigiana, or the shortened “Chicken Parm”) is my favorite dish to serve when I want to serve something that seems fancy but is actually pretty simple to make. My husband begs me to make it all the time. Your family will devour this meal and I bet they will also ask for seconds!Italian food is a staple in our weeknight dinner rotation. We love to make dishes from all over the globe! Some of our other favorites are Indian, Mexican, Asian, and Greek.

Chicken Parmesan Ingredients

Easy chicken parmesan looks like several ingredients, but they are each important for layering this chicken dinner. Each step makes this chicken an Italian favorite. Dipping your chicken, cooking until golden brown, melting cheese, and sprinkling parmesan over top of spaghetti makes the best chicken parmesan!

Chicken – Flatten your chicken breast by using a rolling pin or a meat mallet to soften the chicken and thin it out. This will help the chicken soak in the dredge that it will be coated with. Eggs – Whisk together eggs and place in a ziplock bag to add flavor and glue over the chicken. Garlic – A savory and delicious add in to the chicken and egg wash. Panko bread crumbs – This breadcrumb mixture is perfect for coating and covering the chicken. Italian seasoning – Add all the seasonings at once from one bottle! Parmesan cheese – Sprinkle over top the chicken and spaghetti for an extra cheese flavor. Oil – Heat the vegetable or canola oil on medium-high heat. This will give the chicken a crisp, buttery texture on the outside. Provolone – Use either provolone or fresh mozzarella cheese to make this chicken even better! Spaghetti noodles – In a separate pot, cook the spaghetti according to the package.

Is Chicken Parmesan Easy to Make?

Yes! This recipe calls for simple, easy-to-find ingredients. In fact, you probably already have some of them in your fridge and pantry. That’s what I love about this meal; it can be assembled easily without a lot of extra effort, but it tastes like you’ve been cooking for hours! You can also make this recipe even easier by using a pre-made sauce. While I love homemade sauce, I know that sometimes quick and easy is the name of the game!

How to Make Homemade Sauce

If you do have the time to make a sauce, it is definitely worth it. Made with fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, and spices, this sauce is so much better than anything you get from a jar. It simmers for an hour, giving the spices and seasonings time to blend and also for your house to smell like heaven! First, start by sautéing onions and garlic in olive oil. Then, add tomatoes and spices and simmer.

Olive oil – Saute your onion with some added olive oil flavor. Onion – Dice your onion or mince it depending on how small you are looking to have your onion. Garlic – Finely chop fresh garlic to add a savory taste. Canned tomatoes – Make it easier by using crushed tomatoes and diced tomatoes. Seasonings – Combined dried or fresh basil, oregano, and parsley flakes together for an Italian combination! Sugar – Added in for sweetness and to blend the ingredients together. Tomato sauce – Bring in a rich tomato flavor with a thick and delicious texture.

Tips and Substitutions for the Best Chicken Parm

This classic chicken parm has all the right features, textures, and flavors to amaze your family and friends. Make this your own if you are looking for a lighter or even another way to bake this dinner. Follow some of these tips and substitutions if needed to make the best chicken parm for your family and friends!

Setting up – It is best to have shallow bowls, a zip lock bag, a pan on the stove, and plates ready with tongs. Having a set up station will help make this process easier and less of a mess. Healthy substitute – If you are wanting to avoid protein from meat, use eggplant instead of chicken breast for an eggplant parmesan meal. Spice – Add some red pepper flakes, paprika, or cayenne seasoning to the marinara sauce when making it. Spaghetti Sauce – If you are short on time, marinara sauce or a homemade canned spaghetti sauce will work instead of making a fresh tomato sauce. Spaghetti – Use a whole wheat or gluten-free type of spaghetti for a lighter dish.

What Do You Eat With Chicken Parmesan?

Obviously, we love to eat our Chicken Parmesan with pasta and homemade tomato sauce, as shown in the recipe below. However, if that isn’t your thing, there are other options! Sometimes we enjoy this dish with a side of our Old Spaghetti Factory’s Brown Butter and Mizithra Pasta. We’ve also served it with mashed potatoes, caesar salad, and/or steamed broccoli. Besides that, do you have any favorite sides for your Chicken Parmesan?

Storing and Making Ahead of Time

Once the chicken parmesan has rested and cooled, place the chicken and spaghetti into an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for three to four days. It is best to reheat in the oven or an air fryer. This will help keep the crisp outer layer of the chicken. The spaghetti can be warmed up in the microwave.