By Becky Hardin
Published Feb 19, 2019
This oven baked chicken Parmesan recipe has quickly become a family favorite at my house. Baked on a single sheet pan, it’s super easy to roast broccoli and bake crispy breaded chicken Parmesan with minimal cleanup. I served mine over a bed of riced cauliflower for a deliciously healthy low-calorie meal.
This oven baked chicken Parmesan is one of my favorite easy weeknight meals. It’s a lot healthier than traditional fried chicken Parmesan , and I cooked the broccoli right on the pan with the chicken to make things super simple. I don’t ever feel like I’m missing out with this healthier chicken Parm recipe. The chicken is so juicy and flavorful!
What’s in This Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe?
- Egg: Helps the breadcrumbs stick to the chicken.
- Breadcrumbs: Panko breadcrumbs make the chicken super crispy without frying. Regular or Italian breadcrumbs will also work but won’t be quite as crisp.
- Cheese: Parmesan cheese adds savory and umami flavor to the breadcrumbs, while fresh mozzarella cheese adds creaminess to the final dish.
- Garlic Powder: Enhances the savory flavor of the dish.
- Chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts stay nice and juicy in this baked chicken recipe.
- Frozen Broccoli: Makes things super easy– no need to thaw!
- Marinara Sauce : Adds rich tomato flavor to the dish.
- Basil: Adds a pop of freshness and herbal flavor.
Tips for Success
- Pat the chicken dry before dredging. This will help the breading to adhere better.
- Chicken is fully cooked when it registers 165°F in the thickest part on an instant-read thermometer.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover oven baked chicken Parmesan in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes, or until warmed through.
Serving Suggestions
I made this oven baked chicken Parmesan super healthy by simply serving it over riced cauliflower. I grabbed a bag of frozen riced cauliflower and cooked it in the microwave according to the package directions. This made the meal super simple! You could also serve it over Basmati rice or pasta if you prefer.
5-Star Review
“Delicious! I browned the panko in a little bit of olive oil before breading. Even my picky teenager liked it.” -Suzanne
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- ▢ 1 large egg
- ▢ ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ▢ ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ▢ 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ▢ 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ▢ 10 ounces frozen broccoli (1 bag)
- ▢ 1 cup marinara sauce
- ▢ 1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
- ▢ ¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- Whisk the egg in a shallow bowl until well blended. 1 large egg
- In a separate shallow bowl, stir together the breadcrumbs, parmesan, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs, ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Start by dipping each chicken breast in the egg mixture, coating both sides. Shake to remove excess egg. 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Dip into the breadcrumb mixture. Press into the crumbs on both sides to coat as thickly as possible. Place chicken on the baking sheet. Repeat with all four chicken breasts.
- Spray the chicken breasts lightly with olive oil spray or baking spray and place in the preheated oven to bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and add the frozen broccoli to both sides of the pan. Be sure to break apart the pieces and lay them as flatly as possible on the baking sheet. It’s okay if some overlap. Continue baking the chicken and broccoli for another 5 minutes. 10 ounces frozen broccoli
- Remove from the oven and spread the marinara over the chicken breasts, then top with the shredded cheese. Return to the oven for 3-4 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted. Switch the oven to broil (optional) to allow for the cheese to bubble a bit more and the veggies to crisp slightly (about 2 minutes). Watch closely, because you don’t want to burn the veggies or the cheese. 1 cup marinara sauce, 1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
- Remove chicken and broccoli from the oven, top with chopped basil, and serve! ¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Instant Read Meat Thermometer
Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan Step by Step
Whisk the Egg: Preheat oven to 400°F and spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray. Set aside. Whisk 1 large egg in a shallow bowl until well blended.
Mix the Breadcrumbs: In a separate shallow bowl, stir together ½ cup of Panko breadcrumbs, ½ cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
Dip the Chicken: Start by dipping each of 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the egg mixture, coating both sides. Shake to remove excess egg.
Bread the Chicken: Dip into the breadcrumb mixture. Press into the crumbs on both sides to coat as thickly as possible. Place chicken on the baking sheet. Repeat with all four chicken breasts.
Bake the Chicken: Spray the chicken breasts lightly with olive oil spray or baking spray and place in the preheated oven to bake for 15 minutes.
Add the Broccoli: Remove from the oven and add 10 ounces (1 bag) of frozen broccoli to both sides of the pan. Be sure to break apart the pieces and lay them as flatly as possible on the baking sheet. It’s okay if some overlap. Continue baking the chicken and broccoli for another 5 minutes.
Top with Sauce and Cheese: Remove from the oven and spread 1 cup of marinara sauce over the chicken breasts, then top with 1 cup of freshly shredded mozzarella cheese. Return to the oven for 3-4 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted. Switch the oven to broil (optional) to allow for the cheese to bubble a bit more and the veggies to crisp slightly (about 2 minutes). Watch closely, because you don’t want to burn the veggies or the cheese.
Serve with Basil: Remove chicken and broccoli from the oven, top with ¼ cup of finely chopped fresh basil, and serve!
More Chicken Parm Recipes to Try!
Chicken Parmesan Pasta
Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
Chicken Parmesan Soup (Cheesy!)
Chicken Parmesan Sliders
Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Instant Read Meat Thermometer
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 10 ounces frozen broccoli (1 bag)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- Whisk the egg in a shallow bowl until well blended. 1 large egg
- In a separate shallow bowl, stir together the breadcrumbs, parmesan, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs, ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Start by dipping each chicken breast in the egg mixture, coating both sides. Shake to remove excess egg. 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Dip into the breadcrumb mixture. Press into the crumbs on both sides to coat as thickly as possible. Place chicken on the baking sheet. Repeat with all four chicken breasts.
- Spray the chicken breasts lightly with olive oil spray or baking spray and place in the preheated oven to bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and add the frozen broccoli to both sides of the pan. Be sure to break apart the pieces and lay them as flatly as possible on the baking sheet. It’s okay if some overlap. Continue baking the chicken and broccoli for another 5 minutes. 10 ounces frozen broccoli
- Remove from the oven and spread the marinara over the chicken breasts, then top with the shredded cheese. Return to the oven for 3-4 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted. Switch the oven to broil (optional) to allow for the cheese to bubble a bit more and the veggies to crisp slightly (about 2 minutes). Watch closely, because you don’t want to burn the veggies or the cheese. 1 cup marinara sauce, 1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
- Remove chicken and broccoli from the oven, top with chopped basil, and serve! ¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil
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Notes
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
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CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
