ThisEasySkillet Chicken Parmesanis comfort food at its finest, and you won’t believe how simple it is to make.

Top view of white plates with red and green stripes around the edge with chicken, topped with a red sauce and white shredded cheese on them.

I love that you can whip up chicken parmesan in one dish!Hello, easy clean-up!One-pot wonders are my love language. Chicken parmesan is anItalian restaurant favoritethat you can create right in your own kitchen.

Its also agreat option to get the kids in the kitchencooking with you as well. This classic dish is easy to make and tastes delicious. It will be a big hit with the whole family! I love to serve it with a side myantipasto salad.

Top view of a skillet with chicken cooking, topped with a red sauce and white shredded cheese.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Thisclassic chicken parmesanis made by breading chicken breasts and cooking them in a skillet—super easy.
It is topped with adelicious marinara sauce and covered in creamy mozzarella cheese.What’s not to love about that?!
It is agreat recipe for your kids to learn how to cook. They can add something simple and tasty to their repertoire.

Recipe Ingredients

Butter
Onion
Tomatoes –one can of diced
Seasonings –salt, basil, garlic, oregano, and sugar
Chicken breasts
Bread crumbs
Egg
Milk
Olive oil
Cheese –mozzarella and parmesan
Cooked spaghetti –for serving

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Top view of all the starting ingredients for parmesan chicken including the raw chicken in cling wrap and a meat pounder, spices and cheese in dishes around the outside.

How to Make Chicken Parmesan

sauce being created for easy parmesan chicken

Step #1.For the sauce, melt the butter, add the onion and garlic, and cook until tender. Add the tomatoes, sugar, salt, pepper, basil and simmer.

all the starting ingredients for parmesan chicken including the raw chicken in cling wrap and a meat pounder, spices and cheese in dishes around the outside

Step #2.Flatten the chicken between two pieces of plastic wrap.

raw chicken being breaded for chicken farm

Step #3.Stir together bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and oregano. In a second bowl, stir together egg and milk. Dip the chicken into the egg mixture, then the crumb mixture.

pan with breaded chicken in red sauce with slightly melted cheese

Step #4.Cook chicken until golden, and spoon sauce over and top with cheese and pasta.

Recipe FAQs

How do I store chicken parmesan?

Chicken parmesan can be stored in the fridge for 4-5 days. Make sure it is stored in an airtight container. When you are ready to reheat, I like to add a little bit of sauce to make the chicken nice and moist. You can reheat it in the microwave, oven, or an air fryer.

Should I pound the chicken breast before breading?

Yes. I recommend pounding the chicken breast so it is equal in thickness when cooking. I have found that when you pound the chicken, it is also more tender. Place the chicken in a Ziploc bag or wrap it in plastic before you begin to pound it out. You can use a meat tenderizer, rolling pin, or even a hammer.

What do I serve chicken parmesan with?

You can serve chicken parmesan over any pasta, rice, or zucchini noodles. Add a side salad, and dinner is served!

Close up picture of breaded chicken topped with red sauce and mozzarella cheese on a bed of spaghetti noodles.

Expert Tips

As an alternative to serving this delicious Chicken Parmesan over noodles, try serving it with myeasy manicotti recipe. This dishpairs wonderfully with Chicken Parmesan for an Italian feast your family and friends will rave about.
You canuse a meat tenderizer, rolling pin, or even a hammerto pound the chicken.
This classic dish can also be madeusing an air fryerorbaked.Both are delicious options!
If you want to add a little something extra to the dish, try this yummySpinach and Mushroom Marinara sauce.