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Baked Chicken Parmesan

Baked Chicken Parmesan is fast enough for a weeknight, but elegant enough for dinner parties! Serve over spaghetti or on its own.

Baked chicken parmesan in a casserole dish.


Baked Chicken Parmesan is one of the most delicious recipes I have made in awhile. Sautéed onions and zucchini paired with boneless chicken and topped with a tomato sauce and cheese and baked till golden and bubbly. This is a dish that anyone can enjoy. Great for weeknights but also offers a gorgeous presentation for entertaining guests. 

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I discovered this recipe for Baked Chicken Parmesan in a cookbook I’ve owned for probably 10 years, Dietitians of Canada Great Food Fast. It has easy recipes that are healthy and really easy to make. All the ingredients are easy to find that you may already have on hand! You can serve it over rice or pasta to make it a complete meal or just eat it on its own as I do.

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Ingredients

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    • Extra virgin olive oil
    • Chicken breasts
    • Zucchini
    • Yellow onion
    • Tomato sauce
    • Italian seasoning
    • Mozzarella cheese
    • Parmesan cheese
    Baked Chicken Parmesan ingredients.

    How to Make Baked Chicken Parmesan

    • Step One: In a large skillet, heat 1 tsp of oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a baking dish.
    • Step Two: Heat remaining oil in the skillet. Add zucchini and onions and saute for 3 to 5 minutes until lightly browned. Remove from pan and place on top of the chicken.
    Steps to make baked chicken parmesan.
    • Step Three: In a bowl, mix the tomato sauce and Italian seasoning. Pour over the chicken and vegetables. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
    • Step Four: Bake in a 350°F oven for 30 minutes or until juices run clear on the chicken when it’s pierced with a fork.
    Steps to make baked chicken parmesan.

    I think the added veggies in the mix offer so much flavor to the dish. It is such a delightful recipe that we have made time and time again. If you are a fan of tomato and chicken together I am sure this recipe is right up your alley. 

    Baked Chicken Parmesan - Fast enough for a weeknight, but elegant enough for dinner parties! Serve over spaghetti or on its own.

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    Baked Chicken Parmesan - Fast enough for a weeknight, but elegant enough for dinner parties! Serve over spaghetti or on its own.

    Do You Pre-Cook the Chicken for Baked Chicken Parmesan 

    Yes, you will partially cook your chicken in a skillet to add a crust to the chicken. This offers a great texture to the dish but also adds so much more flavor and depth to the Chicken Parmesan. 

    Baked Chicken Parmesan - Fast enough for a weeknight, but elegant enough for dinner parties! Serve over spaghetti or on its own.

    Do You Add a Crust to your Chicken 

    No. I wanted to offer a lighter version so I option from the traditional breading of Chicken Parmesan. To be honest, I love how it isn’t so heavy, and you won’t miss the breadcrumbs! 

    Baked Chicken Parmesan - Fast enough for a weeknight, but elegant enough for dinner parties! Serve over spaghetti or on its own.

    What to Serve with Baked Chicken Parmesan 

    As I mentioned above we generally serve it over rice or pasta. But you can eat it alone or pair with a salad for a lighter option. You might even want to add a side of roasted or steamed veggies if you prefer. 

    • Pasta
    • Rice (0r cauli-rice) 
    • Zucchini noodles
    • Green salad
    • Roasted vegetables
    • Breadsticks or garlic bread 
    Baked Chicken Parmesan - Fast enough for a weeknight, but elegant enough for dinner parties! Serve over spaghetti or on its own.

    How to Store Leftovers 

    Simply place any leftovers in airtight containers and place in the fridge. This is a great dish to meal prep with or eat again for a meal later down the line. You can store the leftover chicken in the fridge for up to three days. At that time you will need to toss out any leftovers. 

    Baked Chicken Parmesan - Fast enough for a weeknight, but elegant enough for dinner parties! Serve over spaghetti or on its own.

    Can You Freeze Baked Chicken Parmesan 

    I have not tried to freeze this but I think you would have no problem freezing any leftovers. Just cover tight or place in airtight container and store anywhere from 1-3 months. Thaw in the fridge the night before and then reheat in microwave or oven. If you reheat in the oven I recommend keeping it wrapped in aluminum foil to prevent the cheese from overcooking. 

    Baked Chicken Parmesan - Fast enough for a weeknight, but elegant enough for dinner parties! Serve over spaghetti or on its own.

    Will Baked Chicken Parmesan Double Good 

    Yes. Feel free to double or even triple this recipe if you need to. Just grab a larger pan and use that for baking. I have had no trouble making extra of this. 

    Baked Chicken Parmesan - Fast enough for a weeknight, but elegant enough for dinner parties! Serve over spaghetti or on its own.

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    These tools are really handy when making Baked Chicken Parmesan. 

    Baked Chicken Parmesan - Fast enough for a weeknight, but elegant enough for dinner parties! Serve over spaghetti or on its own.

    Easy Chicken Dinner Recipe 

    If you love chicken as we do in our house, I think you will enjoy this recipe a lot. It is easy to prep and within no time you are tossing in the oven to bake. Don’t be bored with dinner, try something new and see how you and your family enjoy it. Plus this recipe offers a gorgeous presentation so great for serving to guests. 

    Baked Chicken Parmesan - Fast enough for a weeknight, but elegant enough for dinner parties! Serve over spaghetti or on its own.

    You’ll also like this Hawaiian Chicken, Spicy Pepper Chicken and Sticky Chicken.

    Have you ever made a Baked Chicken Parmesan before? 

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    5 from 3 votes

    Baked Chicken Parmesan

    Created by Stacie Vaughan
    Servings 4
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 36 minutes
    Total Time 46 minutes
    Fast enough for a weeknight, but elegant enough for dinner parties! Serve over spaghetti or on its own.

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
    • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
    • 1 zucchini diced
    • 1 yellow onion chopped
    • 1 ½ cups tomato sauce
    • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
    • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
    • ½ cup Parmesan cheese

    Instructions

    • In a large skillet, heat 1 tsp of oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a baking dish.
    • Heat remaining oil in the skillet. Add zucchini and onions and saute for 3 to 5 minutes until lightly browned. Remove from pan and place on top of the chicken.
    • In a bowl, mix the tomato sauce and Italian seasoning. Pour over the chicken and vegetables. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
    • Bake in a 350°F oven for 30 minutes or until juices run clear on the chicken when it’s pierced with a fork.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 899mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

    Course Main Dishes
    Cuisine American
    Keyword Baked Chicken Parmesan

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    39 Comments

    1. Your recipe looks totally delicious and one that my family would enjoy! Thanks for sharing your recipes with us this week at Snickerdoodle. Pinning to share.

    2. We will really enjoy this recipe, we love Chicken Parmesan. Hope you are enjoying your day and thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday!
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      Miz Helen

    3. Thank you for sharing this post on the Simply Sweet Home Linky Party. You are my pick for this week’s party and you will be featured on my blog.

    4. This looks so delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe!

    5. Yum!  I’m adding this to my recipe to-make list!  Thanks for stopping by Turn it Up Tuesday Link up!

    6. Yum, this sounds like a healthier parmesan chicken recipe than I usually make. Will have to try this. Pinned.

    7. Roz Howard says:

      We enjoyed this very much.  It was very flavorful with a nice sauce.  I used Mozzarella Fresca because I had some left over from a previous recipe.  This was a keeper.  Thank you.

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