Name: Parmesan Chicken
Yield: 3

A fresh take on the classic Parmesan Chicken Recipe with truly crispy chicken and the best marinara and cheese topping. straightforward and weeknight friendly.

Author’s Notes

Viral Trick, Real Results

Sometimes the classic recipes take me the longest to share here. Like my lasagna that was about 10 years in the making or my Shepherd’s Pie that took over 6 years to publish. I want classic recipes to truly earn their spot on the internet. With millions of versions already out there, I only share one when it is the very best I have tried after testing dozens or unique enough to be worth making over your current favorite.

This Parmesan Chicken Recipe is a mix of both.

It is hands down the best chicken parm I have ever had in a lighter, less heavy way. It is also the easiest chicken parm I have ever made.

After seeing the broiled marinara and cheese topping go viral on TikTok, where the sauce and cheese are broiled first and then added to the chicken, I knew I had to try it. The result is evenly crispy chicken every single time with no soggy breading. Total game changer.

This is one of those classics that truly earned its place here and I hope you get to try it soon!

Ingredients in this recipe prepped out for straightforward assembly including the mozzarella, chicken, seasoning, marinara, butter, flour, parmesan, basil, and oil.

Parmesan Chicken Recipe Ingredients

Ingredient Group	Tip
Chicken breasts	Pound to even thickness so each piece cooks quickly and stays juicy with crisp edges. Boneless, skinless thighs will also work here.
Flour and seasonings	Mix well so every bite is evenly seasoned and the coating browns evenly.
Parmesan cheese	Fresh grated Parmesan gives better flavor and helps the coating crisp up. Skip the shelf stable kind (it’s not even real cheese)!
Marinara sauce	A high quality marinara makes a huge difference here. Rao’s is a reliable.
Mozzarella and extra Parmesan	Grate the cheese fresh so it melts smoothly and tastes better.

The chicken being sliced and pound to even thickness for a satisfying, juicy, and flavorful parmesan chicken recipe.

How To Make This Parmesan Chicken Recipe

Chicken: Cut, pound to even thickness, lightly oil, and coat in the seasoned mixture.
Pan Cook: Sear in a hot skillet until the edges turn golden and cooked through, then keep warm.
Broil: Broil the sauce and cheese in a small oven safe pan until bubbly and golden.
Top the Chicken: Slide the hot sauce and cheese over the crispy chicken.
Serve: finish if desired and serve right away while hot and crispy.

Breaded chicken frying, then added to sauce and topped with cheese for a comforting dinner.

chelsea’s recipe tip

What to Serve Chicken Parm Over

Spaghetti: The most traditional choice and what I typically do.
Angel hair: It’s lighter and cooks even quicker than spaghetti.
No pasta at all: Serve this parmesan chicken recipe with bread and salad instead.

Sides That Go Well With This Parmesan Chicken Recipe

Garlic Bread: Crisp, buttery, and reliable for scooping extra sauce!
Garden Salad: Light and fresh with a simple dressing.
Caesar Salad: Classic and always a hit with chicken parm!
Roasted Broccoli: Tender with lightly charred edges–this is such a good side!

Storage

This Parmesan Chicken Recipe is best fresh since the chicken softens as it sits. For leftovers, store the pounded, uncooked chicken separate from the breading, sauce, and cheese. Bread and pan fry the chicken fresh, then broil the cheesy topping right before serving.