Inside: This three cheese Chicken Parmesan has three different types of cheeses with delicious pasta sauce and makes for an amazing meal to enjoy with your family any night of the week!
Being from Mexico originally, there are a lot of traditional recipes and meals here in the United States that I never tried until I moved here, including Chicken Parmesan.
At first I was hesitant to try too many of them, but over the years I have grown to really love many different types of foods that are served here in the United States.
Some of my favorites are the American version of Italian favorites like Lasagna and Chicken Parmesan.
The first time I tried Chicken Parmesan was a few years ago when my husband made it for me. He is quite the cook himself, so it was amazing! After trying it, it quickly became a regular at our table.
What Is Chicken Parmesan?
Chicken Parmesan is a perfect homestyle meal that everyone in my family loves. It consists of breaded chicken breast, covered in marinara sauce and cheese and then baked to perfection.
We always serve it with tasty pasta and lots of cheese. That is why this version uses three different cheeses to bring in some great flavors. Chicken Parmesan isn’t complete without having a perfect pasta sauce to accompany it.
You can easily make this with a homemade sauce if that is what you want. However, it is usually easier just to buy a delicious sauce at the store. That is what I usually do and this always turns out great.
How Do You Make Chicken Parmesan?
Chicken Parmesan is really not difficult to make. It does require a little bit of work to make sure that you bread the chicken correctly and include all of the right ingredients. However, if you follow the recipe below, you are sure to end up with a great home style meal tonight for you and your family.
We usually serve Chicken Parmesan with a simple pasta such as fettuccine, tossed with butter, garlic, and Italian herbs and spices. We then serve the chicken on top and sometimes will add some more sauce to complete the meal.
One thing is for certain – once you try this, it will become a regular on your menu!
Don’t forget to come back and tell me how it turned out or if there is anything that you would change. Let me know in the comments below.
Other Recipes You May Enjoy
- Three Cheese Lasagna
- Spaghetti and Meatballs
- Breadsticks
- Coconut Chicken Curry
- Sheet pan Flank Steak
- Sheet Pan Garlic and Lemon Chicken
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Three Cheese Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: baked chicken, dinner, parmesan
Servings: 8 Pieces
Calories: 403kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Chicken Breasts
- 1-2 Cups of Breadcrumbs
- 1 Cup of shaved Parmesan Cheese
- 1 Egg
- 1 Cup of Milk
- 1 Jar Pasta Sauce 24 oz
- Salt Pepper, Paprika, Cumin, Italian Seasoning
- 8 Provolone Cheese Slices
- 1-2 Cups Mozzarella Cheese grated
- Pasta
Instructions
Create an egg wash station by filling a bowl with the milk and combining it with the egg and some salt and pepper.
Cut the shaved Parmesan Cheese into tiny pieces and add to a separate bowl with the breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika.
Submerge the chicken breasts in the egg wash and then coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
After breading the chicken, sear each piece of chicken on both sides in a hot frying pan with a small amount of oil until browned
Add a small amount of pasta sauce to the baking dish and then add the pieces of chicken on top.
Top each piece of chicken with more sauce.
Top each piece of chicken with the provolone, then the mozzarella, and finally with the remaining Parmesan cheese shavings.
Top with Italian seasonings.
Bake at 375 for 20 minutes and serve with pasta that is tossed with butter, garlic, and Italian seasoning.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Piece | Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 877mg | Potassium: 566mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 570IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 492mg | Iron: 1.6mg
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FAQs
Brace yourself for this one—they're the same dish! Chicken Parmesan and chicken Parmigiana are just different names for the same exact recipe. And, with a name like “chicken Parmigiana”, you might assume that this recipe is Italian. While it has roots in Italy (in a way), chicken Parmesan is all-American.
What is a good side dish for chicken parmesan? ›
Salad: A crisp, refreshing salad can balance the richness of the Chicken Parm. Salads are always a good idea for chicken parmesan sides. You could pair it with a simple Green Salad, a Classic Caesar Salad or if you want something with lots of flavor you can try my That Good Salad recipe!
What is the best oil to fry chicken parmesan in? ›
Olive Oil: I prefer to use extra-virgin olive oil to cook the onion and garlic in, while I use a more neutral oil to fry the chicken. Use your favorite olive oil here, or check out our list of the best olive oil brands.
How do you keep chicken parm from getting soggy? ›
To maximize crispiness, I use panko breadcrumbs and fry the chicken in a little more oil (about an inch) than you might normally use when making parm. As soon as the cutlets are nicely browned and cooked all the way though, drain them on a rack or paper towels. They're crunchy; this will help them stay that way.
What is the fancy name for chicken parmesan? ›
Chicken parmesan or chicken parmigiana (Italian: pollo alla parmigiana) is a dish that consists of breaded chicken breast covered in tomato sauce and mozzarella, Parmesan, or provolone.
How do restaurants get breading to stick to chicken? ›
When it comes to breading meat, most breading procedures are basically the same. But taking the extra time to soak your meat in buttermilk and let the flour set will ensure that your breading is fully adhered for the perfect breaded pork chops or breaded chicken.
Why does the breading fall off my chicken parm? ›
Always dip your chicken in beaten egg before coating
Dipping your chicken in egg helps the breadcrumbs, or whatever coating you use, adhere evenly to the outside of the cutlet. You should start with a thin layer of flour, which gives the egg a better surface to cling to, then the egg, then the coating.
Why does my breading always fall off my chicken? ›
Make sure the breadcrumbs completely cover the chicken, making a nice, thick coating. Don't forget to gently pat the coating on all sides of the chicken to help it adhere.
What not to put with parmesan? ›
You see, in Italy, Parmesan cheese is reserved for pasta dishes with tomato-based sauces, cream sauces, and meat-based dishes. Adding Parmesan cheese to a seafood-based dish, like spaghetti with clams, is a big no-no. It's like adding ketchup to a steak or pineapple on a pizza – it just doesn't belong!
What type of pasta to serve with chicken parmesan? ›
While chicken parm is often served with spaghetti in restaurants, it isn't mandatory. When preparing it at home you can choose anything from linguine and fettuccine to rigatoni and farfalle depending on your personal preference.
After cooking each batch of chicken, Ina keeps the cooked pieces warm in a 200 degrees F (93 degrees C) oven until they're all fried and ready to serve. Right before serving, she makes a simple salad of greens topped with olive oil and lemon to serve on top of the cooked Parmesan chicken.
What oil makes chicken the crispiest? ›
Lard is a great choice for frying chicken because it gives your chicken an excellent flavor and unparalleled crispy crust.
Is it better to fry chicken in butter or olive oil? ›
Think vegetable oil, canola oil, or peanut oil. Don't use olive oil or butter—they both have lower smoke points. The ideal temperature for frying chicken is 350˚ to 365˚, and you'll want to make sure that you bring the oil back to temperature between batches.
Is it better to fry chicken cutlets in olive oil or vegetable oil? ›
It's not easy to decide what oil to fry chicken cutlets in. The texture from the avocado oil was undeniably the best, but the health benefits and the taste of the cutlets cooked in olive oil outweigh the rest.
Is there a difference between parmesan and parmigiana? ›
Parmesan Cheese in Italy
In the European Union, “parmesan” is accepted as a translation of Parmigiano-Reggiano. Within these countries, the two terms refer to the same cheese.
Why is it called chicken parm if it's mozzarella? ›
Some believe that it was created in Parma, hence the name. Others believe it comes from a Sicilian word that means slabs on a roof, referring to the thin slices of chicken covered in the sauce.
Why do Americans say parmigiana? ›
The common American pronunciation of “parmesan” as if it were spelled “parmigian” is due to the verbal influence of Italian immigrants; you'll similarly hear Americans pronounce “braciole” as “brashol/brazhol/brajol" and prosciutto as “proSHOOT/proZHOOT”, and “pasta fa*gioli” as “pasta faZOOL/pasta faZHOOL”, all also ...
