Chicken parmigiana is a classic Italian dish that is enjoyed by people all over the world. It is made with chicken breasts that are breaded and fried, then topped with a delicious homemade pasta sauce and melted cheese. The combination of the crispy chicken, tangy sauce, and gooey cheese makes for a truly unforgettable dish. If you are looking for a delicious and easy recipe for chicken parmigiana with homemade pasta sauce, then you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make this classic dish at home.
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CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
Recipe video above. Known as Chicken Parmesan in the US, the three key things that makes this the best Parmi you'll ever have in your life are: layers upon layers on seasoning, dry brining for the most juicy chicken ever, and extra crispy chicken. Because I'll never understand why you'd go to the trouble of making crispy crumbed chicken if the whole thing goes soggy when smothered in tomato sauce!Bonus baked option in Note 10. So golden and crunchy it will blow your mind!
Provided by Nagi
Categories Mains
Number Of Ingredients 28
Steps:
- Sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt, pepper and Italian herbs. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, cook for 3 minutes until onion is translucent.
- Add red pepper flakes and herbs, stir for 15 seconds. Add wine, turn up heat and let it simmer rapidly until mostly evaporated and winey smell is gone.
- Add tomato, chicken stock, salt and pepper. Cover, then simmer 10 minutes on low until thickened. Cover and keep warm.
- Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F.
- Crumbing set up: Spread flour out in a shallow bowl. Whisk Egg Dredge in a separate shallow bowl. Mix Crumbing ingredients in a third shallow bowl or pan.
- Dredge & crumb: Press both sides of chicken into flour, then shake off excess. Coat in egg, letting excess drip off, then place in Crumbing, pressing to adhere.
- Transfer to plate and repeat with remaining chicken.
- Line a tray with paper towels and place rack on tray.
- Heat 1.5 - 2cm / 2/3" oil in a skillet over medium high heat to 180°C/350°F (Note 9).
- Carefully place 2 or 3 pieces of chicken in. Cook 2 minutes until underside is golden, then carefully turn and cook the other side for 1 1/2 minutes.
- Transfer to rack, then repeat with remaining chicken. (Note 12 - oil clean and reuse)
- Place chicken on a tray. Spoon 1/3 cup sauce over the chicken - cover around 80% of the chicken, leave the ends crispy.
- Sprinkle sauce with basil, then mozzarella cheese (pile it on in mounds to use it all up), then sprinkle with parmesan. Drizzle oil over parmesan.
- Bake 15 minutes until cheese is melted and there's a few brown spots - no longer, otherwise chicken will overcook.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with extra basil if desired. Serve immediately (with leftover Tomato Sauce, if you'd like!)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 633 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 46 g, Fat 38 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 171 mg, Sodium 1705 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MY CHICKEN PARMIGIANA WITH HOMEMADE PASTA SAUCE
This is my version of chicken parmigiana. The sweet sauce is what sends this recipe over the top although the chicken parmigiana is excellent as well! I developed this sauce after tasting various versions of my Italian friends' sauces and getting their recipes. My family likes a sweet sauce so if you don't like it sweet, just omit the sugar. I do recommend that you add a little sugar, though, to remove some of the acidity taste from the sauce. Quite frankly, if you don't like a sweet sauce, though, you might be better off trying another recipe because that is why I developed this version. I usually let the sauce simmer for most of the day until I am ready to make the chicken parmigiana. However, the sauce can be ready as fast as an hour if you need it to be. But the longer the sauce simmers, the more delicious and thick it will be! This recipe does make more sauce than is needed for the chicken parmigiana and the side of spaghetti or angel hair, but I just freeze the remaining sauce and use it for another time. This is also the basic recipe I use to serve over any type of pasta. I even use it on pizza!
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 4h30m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Pasta Sauce:.
- In dutch oven or large saucepot, heat olive oil over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes.
- Add chopped onion and garlic cloves; saute till softened, about 5 minutes (if using pepperoni slices, add here).
- Add tomato paste and 6 cans of water, which equals the 108 ounces of water (basically the rule is for every can of tomato paste, you add 3 cups of water).
- Bring to a boil and stir until all the tomato paste is dissolved; meanwhile add bay leaves, parsley, oregano, basil, black pepper, red pepper flakes (if using), garlic powder, sugar and parmesan cheese.
- Once the sauce has come to a boil, let simmer, uncovered, over medium to medium-low heat, for 3-4 hours or until thickened.
- Prepare chicken parmigiana:.
- Combine eggs, salt and pepper in bowl; place bread crumbs in another bowl.
- Dip chicken into egg mixture, then into bread crumbs.
- Heat oil until very hot and brown chicken on both sides.
- Remove chicken to shallow baking dish and pour excess oil from pan.
- Pour sauce over chicken and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
- Cover and bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees F.
- Uncover and place provolone slices on top of chicken and bake 10 minutes more or until cheese is bubbly.
- Serve with a side of angel hair pasta topped with the spaghetti sauce.
CHICKEN PARMESAN WITH SPAGHETTI
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Make the sauce: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and puree with an immersion blender, or puree in a regular blender in small batches and return to the pot. You should have about 4 cups sauce.
- Meanwhile, make the chicken: Preheat the oven to 450˚. Put the flour in a shallow dish. Whisk the eggs in a separate shallow dish. Combine the breadcrumbs, parsley and oregano in a third dish. Lay the chicken on a piece of plastic wrap and cover with another piece of plastic. Pound the chicken on both sides with the flat side of a meat mallet or a skillet until 1/4 inch thick. Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. Working with 1 piece at a time, dredge the chicken in the flour, shaking off any excess, then dip in the eggs, letting the excess drip off, and dredge in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere on both sides. Transfer to a plate.
- Set a wire rack on a baking sheet. Heat about 1/2 inch vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Carefully add 2 pieces of chicken and cook, gently moving them around in the pan with tongs, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. (Adjust the heat as needed if the chicken is browning too quickly.) Remove the chicken to the rack to drain. Lightly sprinkle with salt. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
- Transfer the chicken to a clean baking sheet and top each piece with 1/2 cup tomato sauce and 2 slices mozzarella. Bake until the cheese is melted, bubbling and browned in spots, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain. Warm the remaining tomato sauce (about 2 cups) over low heat. Add the spaghetti and 1/2 cup reserved cooking water; toss, adding more cooking water as needed. Season with salt and pepper.
- Top the chicken with parmesan and basil. Serve with the spaghetti.
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
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
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.
SIMPLE CHICKEN PARMESAN
Simple Chicken Parmesan is the perfect dish to lure kids into the kitchen - what kid doesn't like chicken tenders and spaghetti? And this dish is loaded with mini cooking lessons. With one simple recipe, kids learn how to boil pasta, mince garlic, grate cheese, make tomato sauce, and pound, bread and saute cutlets. Bonus: This recipe makes twice the sauce needed, so freeze half for another meal.
Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson
Categories Main Dish Recipes Chicken Chicken Parmesan Recipes
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat garlic and 2 Tbs. oil over medium-high heat until garlic starts to sizzle. Stir in tomatoes, basil, oregano, sugar, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Bring to a simmer; simmer until sauce thickens a bit and flavors meld, 10 to 12 minutes. Cover and keep warm. (Remember, this makes twice the amount of sauce you need, so put aside half for another meal.)
- Put chicken pieces between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound, using your fists or a heavy pan, until the cutlets are about 1/4-inch thick.
- Bring 2 quarts of salted water to a boil in a large soup kettle.
- In a pie pan, beat egg until well-blended. In another pie pan, mix bread crumbs and more black pepper. Preheat broiler.
- Working one cutlet at a time, dip both sides of each in beaten egg, then in bread crumbs. Put cutlets on a wire rack set over a cookie sheet (this step helps breading stay put).
- Heat remaining 1/4 cup oil over medium-high heat in a 12-inch skillet. When oil starts to shimmer, add cutlets and saute until golden brown on each side, about 5 minutes total. Wash and dry the wire rack and return to cookie sheet. As the cutlets saute, cook pasta in boiling water according to package directions.
- Transfer cutlets to clean wire rack over cookie sheet. Top each with a portion of the cheeses. Broil cutlets, 4 to 5 inches from heat source, until cheese melts and is spotty brown.
- Drain pasta. Put a cutlet and a portion of pasta on each of 4 plates. Spoon 2 or 3 tablespoons of sauce over part of each cutlet, then sauce the pasta as desired. Serve with extra Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 714.7 calories, Carbohydrate 67.4 g, Cholesterol 125.8 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 45.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 655.2 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
SPAGHETTI CHICKEN PARMESAN
"I like to make this yummy recipe when I have extra spaghetti sauce on hand," comments Margie Eddy from Ann Arbor, Michigan. "The herbed coating on the tender chicken gets nice and golden," she adds.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon oregano, basil, salt and pepper. In another shallow bowl, combine egg and water. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then coat with crumb mixture. , In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until a thermometer reads 165°, 5-7 minutes on each side. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine spaghetti sauce, garlic salt and remaining 1/2 teaspoon oregano. Cook over medium heat until heated through. Spoon over chicken; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese. Serve with pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 1696mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
MY CHICKEN PARMESAN
My Italian husband says this is his absolute favorite dinner. Parmesan-coated chicken swimming in a pool of pasta and sauce with a blanket of melted shredded Italian-blend cheese over all.
Provided by janice tofuri
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Combine flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a resealable plastic bag. Place chicken tenderloins into flour mixture, seal the bag, and shake to coat.
- Beat egg and half-and-half thoroughly in a shallow bowl. Mix seasoned break crumbs, panko crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and parsley in another bowl. Dip floured chicken tenderloins into beaten egg, let excess egg drip off, then press chicken into crumb mixture to coat. Let chicken stand for 10 minutes to set coating.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook chicken tenderloins until the juices run clear, chicken is no longer pink inside, and coating is golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
- Bring water and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil in a large pot; stir angel hair pasta into boiling water. Cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain.
- Pour 3/4 cup marinara sauce into prepared baking dish; top sauce with cooked angel hair pasta. Pour remaining 3/4 cup sauce over pasta and arrange chicken tenderloins over sauce. Sprinkle Italian cheese blend over chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese topping is melted and bubbling, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 695 calories, Carbohydrate 79.6 g, Cholesterol 121.4 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 40.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 3504.4 mg, Sugar 11.1 g
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
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
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
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA FOR 2
These tender crumb-coated chicken breasts are topped with a savory homemade spaghetti sauce and served over pasta. "You can adjust the seasonings in this dish to your taste. My husband and I like lots of garlic, onion and herbs in everything," writes Heather Powers Sauter of Silver Spring, Maryland.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomato sauce, tomatoes, herbs and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until heated through. , Meanwhile, place the milk, flour and egg in separate shallow bowls. In another bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and herb seasoning. Dip chicken in milk; roll in flour. Dip in egg, then coat with crumb mixture. , In a small skillet, brown chicken in butter over medium heat until golden brown and a thermometer reads 170°. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cover and cook 3-4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with spaghetti and tomato sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 787 calories, Fat 35g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 244mg cholesterol, Sodium 2081mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 52g protein.
HOMEMADE CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
I received this recipe several years ago from a family member who swore it was a great romantic meal. She was right. My husband asks me to make this meal every time we have a date night. The quantity of ingredients look intimidating, but don't let them fool you. It's easy and delicious! The whipping cream gives it a creamy texture that you just can't get enough of!
Provided by Jules203
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 50m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic and onion, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 2 minutes. Pour in diced tomatoes and sugar. Increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, and continue simmering for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once the sauce has simmered, stir in the cream and season to taste with salt and pepper. Simmer for an additional 3 minutes. Lower heat and keep sauce warm
- Stir together bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, and dried oregano; set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and 2 tablespoons milk until blended. Dip chicken breasts into the egg, then press into breadcrumb mixture to coat both sides, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook on both sides until they reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), and the bread crumb crust is golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- To serve, spoon sauce over chicken and top with Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Let stand a few minutes until the cheese has melted from the heat of the sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 609.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 209.1 mg, Fat 37.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 46.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 690.2 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
MY CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
This is a family favorite meal and one I make for special occasions, such as birthday dinners. The cooking method of this particular version is different from the conventional chicken parmigiana recipes I always used to make. Once I tried this much easier and moister version, I never went back to the "old" method. I often use homemade sauce in this, but a good-quality bottled sauce, such as Classico or Barilla, is perfectly acceptable as well. I serve this chicken atop mounds of freshly cooked pasta with some additional heated sauce. I have often chosen to replace the mozzarella with thin slices of Provolone cheese. NOTE: Edited to add that pounding the chicken is not necessary with this method. Part of what is unique about this recipe is that even the meatier pieces of chicken get so moist & tender as it braises in the sauce.
Provided by HeatherFeather
Categories Chicken
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Beat egg and set into a rimmed plate.
- Set bread crumbs in a second rimmed plate.
- Dip chicken breasts into the egg, then into the crumbs,coating both sides and shaking off excess.
- Melt butter or margarine over medium heat in a large, deep skillet. Add chicken breast halves to the pan and brown on both sides - just enough to brown the chicken, not to fully cook it yet.
- Pour spaghetti sauce into the pan, immediately reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the chicken has cooked all the way through, about 15-20 minutes but the time will vary depending upon the thickness and size of your chicken breasts.
- Sprinkle with parsley and cheeses, re-cover, and simmer just until cheese melts- about 5 minutes.
- Serve with cooked spaghetti.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.6, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 135.4, Sodium 790.3, Carbohydrate 18.7, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 6, Protein 33.5
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
- Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken breast can easily become dry and tough if it is overcooked. Cook it until it is just cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Make sure the pasta sauce is flavorful. The pasta sauce is the star of this dish, so make sure it is packed with flavor. Use a variety of spices and herbs, and don't be afraid to add a little bit of heat.
- Use fresh mozzarella cheese. Fresh mozzarella cheese will melt beautifully and give your dish a delicious, creamy texture.
- Serve the chicken parmigiana with a side of spaghetti or other pasta. This will help to soak up the delicious pasta sauce.
Conclusion:
Chicken parmigiana is a classic Italian dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give chicken parmigiana a try!
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