Chicken Parm Recipe
Breaded chicken breast covered with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and ham served with spaghetti.
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Ingredients
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For the Chicken
For the Topping
For the Spaghetti
Method
Prepare the Chicken
- 1
Pound the Chicken
Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour mixed with salt and pepper, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off the excess, then dip into the egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- 4
Fry the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the breaded chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Assemble the Chicken Parm
- 5
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 6
Add Toppings
Place the fried chicken breasts in a baking dish. Top each piece with tomato sauce, a slice of ham, and a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Cook the Spaghetti
Serve
- 10
Plate the Meal
Serve the baked chicken parm over a bed of spaghetti, garnished with fresh basil or parsley if desired.
