Best 6 Baked Chicken Parmesan Without Tomato Sauce Recipes

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Baked chicken parmesan is a classic Italian dish characterized by its crispy parmesan cheese crust. Traditionally, this dish is made with a tomato sauce, but there are many variations that omit the sauce, resulting in a lighter and more flavorful meal. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a special occasion dish, there's a baked chicken parmesan recipe without tomato sauce that's perfect for you. From classic versions with garlic and herbs to more modern takes featuring pesto or lemon, you're sure to find a recipe that satisfies your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN PARMESAN



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With more than 450 reviews and a five-star rating, Giada De Laurentiis' easy Chicken Parmesan recipe from Everyday Italian on Food Network is a red sauce win.

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Eight 3-ounce chicken cutlets
1 1/2 cups Simple Tomato Sauce, recipe follows, or purchased marinara sauce
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
16 teaspoons grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Two 32-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
4 to 6 fresh basil leaves
2 dried bay leaves
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
  • Stir the oil and herbs in a small bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Brush both sides of the cutlets with the herb oil. Heat a large heavy oven-proof skillet over high heat. Add the cutlets and cook just until brown, about 2 minutes per side. Remove the skillet from the heat.
  • Spoon the marinara sauce over and around the cutlets. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the mozzarella over each cutlet, then sprinkle 2 teaspoons of the Parmesan over each. Sprinkle the butter pieces atop the cutlets. Bake until the cheese melts and the chicken is cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes.;
  • In a large casserole pot, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the celery and carrots and season with salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, basil, and bay leaves and simmer covered on low heat for 1 hour or until thick. Remove the bay leaves and check for seasoning. If the sauce still tastes acidic, add unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon at a time to round out the flavors. Add half the tomato sauce into the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Continue with the remaining tomato sauce.
  • If not using all the sauce, allow it to cool completely and pour 1 to 2 cup portions into freezer plastic bags. This will freeze up to 6 months.

BAKED CHICKEN WITH CRISPY PARMESAN AND TOMATOES



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Think of this as an easy version of chicken Parmesan, tender chicken, tangy tomatoes and crispy bits of Parmesan. Here, there's no pounding, breading or frying required. The bath of garlicky tomatoes gently cooks the chicken, keeping it juicy, while the dusting of Parmesan returns some richness lost in choosing boneless and skinless breasts. Seek out chicken breasts on the larger side to give the Parmesan a chance to properly brown and crisp up without overcooking.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     dinner, weekday, poultry, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained
4 cloves garlic, crushed
4 sprigs thyme, oregano or rosemary
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
4 large boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 to 8 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ounce Parmesan, plus about 2 tablespoons for garnish
1/2 cup parsley or basil, coarsely chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Slice the tomatoes in half crosswise and place in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish along with garlic, thyme and crushed red pepper flakes, if using. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper and nestle into baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and bake until chicken is about halfway cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and grate Parmesan over chicken.
  • Return to oven and continue to bake until chicken is cooked through, tomatoes are starting to caramelize and Parmesan is browned and crisp, about 10 to 12 minutes more.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle with parsley or basil before serving, if desired, and garnish with shavings of Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 340, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 47 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 955 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

QUICK BAKED CHICKEN PARMESAN



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In this lighter version of chicken Parmesan I skip the pan-frying in oil and instead bake lightly-breaded chicken breasts in the oven, then top with sauce and cheese. My family's not big on lots of sauce and cheese, so I just use a little to flavor the dish. Feel free to add more if you like, but it's excellent as-is. Serve chicken over pasta with additional sauce.

Provided by ChristineM

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Parmesan Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

canola oil cooking spray
½ cup water
1 egg, beaten
1 ½ cups bread crumbs
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon garlic powder
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 cups spaghetti sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Whisk water and egg together in a bowl until smooth. Combine bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, oregano, basil, thyme, and garlic powder in a separate bowl.
  • Dip each chicken breast in egg mixture, allowing excess egg to drip back into bowl. Coat each chicken breast in bread crumb mixture, shaking off excess. Repeat dipping each coated chicken breast in the egg mixture and the bread crumb mixture for a double-coating and place in the prepared baking dish. Spray breaded chicken breasts with cooking spray.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Pour spaghetti sauce over each chicken breast and top each with mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese. Continue baking until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the cheeses are melted, about 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 116.3 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 37.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 803.4 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

TOMATO CHICKEN PARMESAN



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A delicious Italian breaded chicken smothered with cheese and tomato-based pasta sauce!

Provided by vero_cn81

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Parmesan Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 eggs, beaten
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
7 ounces seasoned bread crumbs
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
12 ounces pasta sauce
6 slices Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Pour beaten eggs into a shallow dish or bowl. In another shallow dish or bowl, mix together the grated Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Dip chicken breasts into beaten egg, then into bread crumb mixture to coat.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Add coated chicken and saute for about 8 to 10 minutes each side, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
  • Pour tomato sauce into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Add chicken, then place a slice of Monterey Jack cheese over each breast, and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until cheese is completely melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 167.6 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 44.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1249 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

BAKED CHICKEN PARMESAN ( WITHOUT TOMATO SAUCE )



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Make and share this Baked Chicken Parmesan ( Without Tomato Sauce ) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by peachez

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 eggs
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper sauce (I use Frank's)
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup garlic-flavored croutons or 1/2 cup cheese crouton, crushed
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Whisk eggs and hot sauce in a medium bowl, dip each chicken piece, coating evenly.
  • Combine croutons and parmesan in a shallow dish. Roll chicken pieces in dry mix until well coated.
  • Place chicken in a prepared 8" x 8" baking pan. Drizzle chicken with melted butter.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until done - ovens vary.

PARMESAN CHICKEN BREASTS WITH LEMON (NO TOMATOES!)



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There are tons of chicken parmesan recipes on 'zaar but this one is different: no tomatoes or marinara sauce. Instead, the parmesan is complemented by the freshness of lemon zest and juice. I strongly recommend using PANKO breadcrumbs if you can, they will stay crunchy after the baking. If your chicken breasts are on the large side, or you simply want more of the parmesan flavor, you can double the topping mixture portion of the recipe. PLEASE NOTE the handy 'zaar feature for converting metric to US equivalents ;)

Provided by FlemishMinx

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

25 g breadcrumbs (preferably Panko)
75 g freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 spring onions, finely chopped (scallions)
1 lemon, juice and zest of
50 g melted butter
sea salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
4 chicken breast fillets
2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 190°C.
  • Mix together the breadcrumbs, cheese, onion, lemon zest, butter, salt and pepper.
  • Place the chicken breasts (pretty side up) in a lightly greased oven-proof baking dish (or spray dish with non-stick spray).
  • Salt and pepper breasts as desired.
  • Divide the topping mixture between the chicken, cover them as evenly as possible and press the mixture down with a fork.
  • Bake approximately 20 minutes, or until the chicken is done (juices run clear); remove them from the baking dish to plates.
  • Add the lemon juice to the baking dish and mix with the pan dishes; return to the oven (briefly).
  • Sprinkle the chicken with the parsley.
  • Remove the baking dish from the oven, stir the juices again then pour over the breasts and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.3, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 43.2, Sodium 390.3, Carbohydrate 3.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 7.8

Tips:

  • Use a meat mallet to pound the chicken breasts to a uniform thickness, ensuring even cooking.
  • For a crispy breading, use a mixture of panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Add some dried herbs, such as oregano or basil, to the breadcrumb mixture for extra flavor.
  • To prevent the cheese from becoming rubbery, use a combination of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
  • Bake the chicken parmesan at a high temperature (450°F) for a short time (15-20 minutes) to achieve a crispy crust and juicy interior.
  • Serve the chicken parmesan immediately with your favorite pasta or vegetables.

Conclusion:

This baked chicken parmesan without tomato sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. With a crispy breading, tender chicken, and melted cheese, this dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Whether you serve it with pasta, rice, or vegetables, this chicken parmesan is a satisfying and flavorful meal that is easy to make and enjoy.

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