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
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.
Should you use olive oil or vegetable oil for chicken parmesan? ›
Hallmark of a great chicken parm is a crispy exterior. You need to have enough oil that can withstand a high smoke point. Like vegetable oil or canola. Do no use olive oil as it has a low smoke point and can't get to a high enough temperature without smoking.
How do you keep breading on chicken parmesan? ›
Place the breaded chicken on a cooling rack (or a platter) and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. This cooling time will help the layers of breading ingredients solidify and adhere better after the chicken cooks. Once you start cooking the chicken, be patient and don't flip it over too early.
What goes best with chicken parmesan? ›
Typical sides would be linguine or spaghetti with the same sauce, and some kind of green vegetables, like zucchini (for its Italian aesthetic). Green salad is a good accompaniment, too. What kind of store-bought sauce can I use for chicken parmesan?
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.
Which is more fattening chicken parm or eggplant parm? ›
Eggplant parmesan is a lot healthier for you than chicken, but it comes at the cost of being a lot less filling.
What is the best oil to fry chicken for chicken parm? ›
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.
What oil is best for chicken parmesan? ›
Peanut oil: Mostly used in Asian cuisine and industries for bulk frying, it is a great option to add extra flavor to your breaded chicken cutlets. Olive oil: If you are looking for a healthy oil alternative, you can go for extra virgin or light olive oil.
What is the healthiest oil to fry chicken parm in? ›
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.
Why does the breading fall off my chicken parm? ›
You Don't Start Dry
The first step to breading chicken is crucial; make sure the chicken is completely dry before starting the dredging process. Using a paper towel, pat the meat dry on all sides. Excess moisture will cause the flour to get soggy and thus will not adhere properly to the chicken.
Meat is not properly dry
Most home cooks often struggle with getting the breading part right because they do not let their meat dry properly. If the meat is wet, it will make the flour soggy. In that case, breading will not stick properly and may fall off when deep frying.
Should you let breading sit on chicken before frying? ›
Evenly-breaded fried chicken is best coated with a buttermilk mixture, then coated in a dry breading before frying. Now, that's no mystery, but what you might not know is that it's important to allow the chicken to rest before frying so the coating has a chance to hydrate and get a little sticky.
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 cheese tastes best with chicken? ›
Cheese is a great addition to chicken. Some of the best cheeses for chicken sandwiches include mozzarella, gouda, provolone and asiago. You can throw a fresh slice onto your sandwich or melt it for extra goodness.
Why is chicken parmesan so good? ›
Chicken parmigiana encompasses everything we love about Italian food in one bite—the chicken's juicy interior, the crisp coating of the fried breadcrumbs on the meat's exterior, the bright and slightly sweet flavor of the rich tomato sauce, and the silky texture of the mozzarella, slightly browned under a broiler.
What do Americans call chicken parmigiana? ›
North America
The dish, also known as "chicken parm", originated in the northeast United States from Italian immigrants, and became a popular staple in restaurants serving Italian-American cuisine by the 1950s. Home versions also grew in popularity.
Why do Americans call it chicken parmesan? ›
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.
Does parmigiana mean parmesan? ›
Why is it called “parmigiana” when it's typically made with mozzarella cheese? One theory lies in the geography of Italy. The cheese we know as parmigiana—or parmesan—is named after the city of Parma in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, where the delicate cheese was first produced.
