This Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe is a simple supper dish that takes only 20 minutes to bake. Coated in crispy homemade breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan cheese seasoning and spices. Then, topped with chopped tomatoes and more cheese.
640gramsapprox 3 chicken breasts sliced in half lengthways
100gbreadcrumbs
60gparmesan cheese grated
½teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoondried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
½teaspoonpaprika
2eggs you may only need one
200gchopped tomatoes including the juice
75glarge cheese slices or use more grated cheese
Instructions
To make Baked Chicken Parmesan, Preheat the oven to 200c deg fan oven. Grease 2 large baking trays or dishes with a little oil. If you haven’t already done so, slice the chicken breast fillets evenly in half lengthwise to make 6 fillets in total.
640 grams approx 3 chicken breasts sliced in half lengthways
Combine the breadcrumbs with the grated parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, salt & pepper and paprika in a large shallow tray.
100 g breadcrumbs, 60 g parmesan cheese , ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, salt and pepper to taste, ½ teaspoon paprika
Whisk one of the eggs in a shallow dish. TIP - You may not need both eggs so keep the other, unbroken egg, to one side just in case. Chop the plum tomatoes into a small dish and leave to one side along with any tomato juice.
2 eggs , 200 g chopped tomatoes including the juice
Dip each chicken fillet into the egg mixture and then coat it with the breadcrumb mixture. Transfer each chicken fillet to the prepared baking tray.
Bake for 15 minutes then turn over to the other side.
Top each chicken fillet with 3-4 tablespoons of chopped tomatoes with some of the tomato juices and a slice of cheese. If using large cheese slices, break each slice in two.
75 g large cheese slices or use more grated cheese
Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through.
When cooked, allow to cool completely before placing in the fridge for another meal the next day. Do Not Refreeze the Chicken.
To Reheat
Place the Chicken Parmesan on a baking tray covered with a sheet of baking parchment. Bake in a hot oven at about 190c deg (fan assisted) until cooked through.
Notes
Tip 1 - Discard any leftover used beaten egg and breadcrumb mixture, as this will contain remnants of raw chicken.Tip 2 - First, only use half the breadcrumb mixture, adding more when needed. This way, if you have any unused leftover breadcrumb mixture, you can store it and use it again. However, any used mixture must be discarded because it will contain raw chicken pieces.Tip 3 - You can make Baked Chicken Parmesan ahead of time. Leave covered in the fridge for up to 24 hours and bake according to the recipe until the chicken is cooked through.