For an easy and delicious take on a classic Italian-inspired dish, this Chicken Parmesan Bake is perfect for weeknights when you crave a hearty meal without the fuss.

Crispy, golden chicken is layered with a rich tomato sauce and topped with gooey mozzarella and parmesan, making it a comforting dish that everyone will love.

Whether you’re serving it with pasta, salad, or roasted vegetables, this recipe is sure to impress with minimal effort.

Let’s get started on making this cheesy, savory delight!

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Ingredients

• 2 large, skinless chicken breasts (halved through the middle)
• 2 eggs, beaten7
• 5g breadcrumbs
• 75g grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 345ml passata (half of a 690ml jar)
• 1 tsp caster sugar
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Half of a 125g ball of light mozzarella, torn into pieces
• Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken

• Begin by slicing the chicken breasts in half through the middle, creating four thin pieces.
• Place each piece between two sheets of cling film, and using a rolling pin, gently flatten the chicken until each piece is about the thickness of a £1 coin.

Step 2: Coat the Chicken

• Beat the eggs in a bowl.
• In a separate bowl, combine 75g of breadcrumbs with half of the grated parmesan (about 37g).
• Dip each piece of chicken into the beaten eggs, ensuring it’s well coated, then press the chicken into the breadcrumb and parmesan mixture, making sure the crumbs stick evenly.
• Once coated, place the chicken on a plate and refrigerate while preparing the sauce.

Step 3: Make the Tomato Sauce

• Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
• Add the crushed garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
• Pour in half a jar of passata (345ml), then stir in 1 teaspoon of caster sugar and 1 teaspoon of dried oregano.
• Season the sauce with a pinch of salt and pepper, then let it simmer gently for 5-10 minutes.

Step 4: Cook the Chicken

• Preheat your grill to High.
• Grill the chicken pieces for about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden and cooked through. Once done, set aside.

Step 5: Assemble the Bake

• In a shallow ovenproof dish, pour the prepared tomato sauce to cover the bottom.
• Arrange the cooked chicken pieces on top of the sauce.

Step 6: Top with Cheese & Grill

• Scatter torn pieces of the mozzarella over the chicken and sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese.
• Place the dish under the grill for 3-4 minutes until the cheese has melted and the sauce is bubbling.

Step 7: Serve

• Once the cheese is golden and melted, your Chicken Parmesan Bake is ready to serve!
• Pair it with some vegetables, salad, or your choice of pasta or potatoes.

FAQS

What can I substitute for parmesan cheese?

You can use Pecorino Romano or Grana Padano as substitutes for parmesan, though they may have a slightly stronger flavor.

How do I know when the chicken is fully cooked?

The chicken should be golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 75°C (165°F) when cooked through.

Easy Italian Chicken Parmesan Bake

This easy chicken parmesan bake combines crispy breaded chicken with a rich tomato sauce and melted cheese, perfect for beginners.

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Cuisine: Italian

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 large, skinless chicken breasts (halved through the middle)
• ▢ 2 eggs beaten
• ▢ 75 grams breadcrumbs
• ▢ 75 grams parmesan cheese grated
• ▢ 1 tbsp olive oil
• ▢ 2 garlic cloves crushed
• ▢ 345 ml passata (half of a 690ml jar)
• ▢ 1 tsp caster sugar
• ▢ 1 tsp dried oregano
• ▢ 125 grams ball of light mozzarella (Half, torn into pieces)
• ▢ Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken

1. Begin by slicing the chicken breasts in half through the middle, creating four thin pieces.

   Place each piece between two sheets of cling film, and using a rolling pin, gently flatten the chicken until each piece is about the thickness of a £1 coin.

Coat the Chicken

1. Beat the eggs in a bowl.

   In a separate bowl, combine 75g of breadcrumbs with half of the grated parmesan (about 37g).

   Dip each piece of chicken into the beaten eggs, ensuring it's well coated, then press the chicken into the breadcrumb and parmesan mixture, making sure the crumbs stick evenly.

   Once coated, place the chicken on a plate and refrigerate while preparing the sauce.

Make the Tomato Sauce

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

   Add the crushed garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

   Pour in half a jar of passata (345ml), then stir in 1 teaspoon of caster sugar and 1 teaspoon of dried oregano.

   Season the sauce with a pinch of salt and pepper, then let it simmer gently for 5-10 minutes.

Cook the Chicken

1. Preheat your grill to High.

   Grill the chicken pieces for about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden and cooked through.

   Once done, set aside.

Assemble the Bake

1. In a shallow ovenproof dish, pour the prepared tomato sauce to cover the bottom.

   Arrange the cooked chicken pieces on top of the sauce.

Top with Cheese & Grill

1. Scatter torn pieces of the mozzarella over the chicken and sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese.

   Place the dish under the grill for 3-4 minutes until the cheese has melted and the sauce is bubbling.

Serve

1. Once the cheese is golden and melted, your Chicken Parmesan Bake is ready to serve!

   Pair it with some vegetables, salad, or your choice of pasta or potatoes.

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