Chicken Parmesan Recipes

By Food & Wine
Updated September 11, 2017
Fried, slathered in sauce and dripping with melty mozzarella, there truly is nothing more comforting than a plate of chicken parmesan. The classic recipe is of course a fail-safe, but there are many modern and delicious ways to enjoy this dish. From chicken parmesan with pepperoni to chicken and eggplant parmesan, here are easy and delicious variations of the classic chicken dish.
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Chicken Parmesan


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Star chef Daniel Humm of Eleven Madison Park and Made Nice in NYC doesn’t mess around when he makes chicken Parmesan. He fries the whole breasts until crisp, then tops them with a silky béchamel, slow-simmered tomato sauce and lots of cheese before baking everything together.

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Chicken Parmesan with Pepperoni

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Chef Bryan Vietmeier of Seattle's Take 5 Urban Market merges two Italian-American favorites here: chicken parm and pepperoni.

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Parmesan-Crusted Chicken with Arugula Salad

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Swap the sauce for Dijon mustard for a uniquely flavored chicken parmesan dish.

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Crispy Baked Chicken Breasts with Panko and Parmesan

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These crispy, cheesy chicken breasts make a simple and delicious meal alongside a big salad.

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Chicken and Eggplant Parmesan

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In this delicious new take on classic eggplant Parmesan, broiled eggplant is layered with fresh mozzarella, basil and slices of chicken. If basil isn't in season, don't turn to dried basil; it has little flavor. Substitute 1 teaspoon dried marjoram instead, adding it to the tomato sauce with the salt.

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Chicken Parmesan Heros

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Hero sandwiches at the sub shop are usually served on untoasted rolls, but we prefer to brush the bread with olive oil and run it under the broiler for a minute or two. If you like, put a slice of mozzarella on the top half of each before broiling.

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Easy Chicken Parmesan Casserole

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This recipe will remind you of chicken cacciatore, only the chicken is crispy and full of Parmesan cheese.

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Spelt Flour Chicken Parmesan

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Spelt flour makes a delicious gluten-free crust for this classic chicken Parmesan.

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Rye-Crusted Chicken Parmesan

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Rye flour isn't just for making bread. It also makes a great crust for classic chicken Parmesan.

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Quinoa Flour Chicken Parmesan

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This take on the classic chicken Parmesan uses quinoa flour for a gluten-free, crispy crunch.

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Tapioca Flour Chicken Parmesan

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Tapioca flour is a great way to make this classic chicken Parmesan gluten-free.

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Rice Flour Chicken Parmesan

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Rice flour provides a delicious gluten-free crust in this classic chicken Parmesan.

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Graham Cracker Chicken Parmesan

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Gluten-Free Chicken Parmesan

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Coating chicken cutlets with gluten-free corn flakes updates this Italian classic.

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Panko Chicken Parmesan

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Panko adds a delicious crunch to this classic chicken Parmesan.

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Whole Wheat Chicken Parmesan

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Whole wheat flour adds a nice crunch to this classic chicken Parmesan.

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Easy Chicken Parmesan

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This comfort food classic is easy and delicious. Pair with some crusty bread for a kid-friendly weeknight dinner.

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