26 Chicken Parmesan Recipes That Will Stand the Test of Time

There's no denying the appeal of a tried-and-true recipe—one you can pull out of your back pocket anytime you need a family-friendly dinner. In our opinion, Chicken Parmesan is exactly that. It's the easy chicken dinner that everyone around the table will enjoy. What's not to love about this Italian-American classic with its' crispy cutlet, savory tomato sauce and melty mozzarella topping?

And there are plenty of ways to make it, too. From shortcut versions to inspired casseroles, you'll find all the best ways to make Chicken Parmesan right here, starting with a classic take. Since Chicken Parmesan should have, well, Parmesan, we not only topped ours with it—we also added some to the crust for even more flavor.

This casserole is perfect when you’re craving the flavors of chicken Parmesan but want a shortcut version. Simply toss cooked fettucine with shredded rotisserie chicken, mozzarella and your favorite jarred marinara sauce, then top it with buttery Parmesan and garlic breadcrumbs. Pop it in the oven until it’s hot and beautifully browned and crisped on top. Every bite contains the comfort of classic chicken parm with about half the prep.

Think flavorful chicken Parm but with fewer dishes to clean up than usual!

Look closely and you will see the secret to this gooey chicken Parmesan: Instead of a thin chicken cutlet, we've thrown in a juicy piece of homemade Southern fried chicken. This might be the ultimate comfort food.

Tyler adds an unexpected ingredient to his tomato sauce for a real flavor kick. One bite and you just might start using this ingredient more often.

No one will be pining for gluten when they get a taste of these crispy wings, which include all the signature elements of a classic chicken Parm.

Pizza is always a good idea, especially when it’s topped with a hearty meat sauce and two kinds of cheese.

Prepared chicken tenders make for a speedy Parmesan filling in these cheesy stuffed shells. Keep this trick in your recipe box the next time you want to make chicken Parmesan in a flash.

Here’s proof you can enjoy all the goodness of chicken Parmesan even when you’re trying to live a healthy lifestyle. A few swaps can help you keep the flavor but cut the fat.

Thanks to Ree's smart shortcuts, comfort food is now only 16 minutes away.

Chicken Parmesan in the Instant Pot leaves chicken breast cutlets juicy and tender, and there's just one pot to clean. And it doesn't require a lot of added fat to boot. Serve the chicken with whole-grain pasta, zoodles or steamed vegetables if you like.

Garlic lovers, this one’s for you. Seven cloves of garlic give the egg mixture for breading a kick of flavor you never knew your chicken Parm was missing.

Rollatini gets a chicken Parm makeover. We rolled chicken cutlets around mozzarella cheese, coated them in Parmesan breadcrumbs and baked them off in a light tomato sauce for a dish that's big on comfort.

These golden, crunchy balls are like inside-out chicken Parmesan: Gooey cheese is encased in Italian-seasoned chicken. Marinara is the perfect dipping sauce.

It’s no surprise that Giada’s fan-favorite recipe has over 550 rave reviews: It’s filled with seasoned chicken cutlets, a simple marinara sauce and melty cheese.

Our cheesy mashup of chicken Parmesan and baked lasagna is towering with layers of crisp chicken cutlets, tomato sauce and three cheeses. We love this dish hot and bubbly right out of the oven, but it is also delicious rewarmed as leftovers.

Garlic butter-brushed buns are the perfect complement for Trisha’s breaded chicken breasts. Use your favorite store-bought sauce to make this dish come together in only 45 minutes.

Upgrade your next chicken Parm with frozen artichoke hearts. They’ll add texture and flavor you never knew the classic was missing.

Top golden-brown chicken cutlets with a homemade tomato sauce and slices of mozzarella, then bake till bubbly — it doesn’t get much better than that.

If you’ve run out of delicious ways to use zucchini, let us introduce you to these mouthwatering boats that taste like chicken Parmesan. You can use homemade marinara sauce, but reaching for your favorite jarred variety will help you get this dish on the table in a flash.

Here, chicken Parmesan is transformed into a one-pan meal you can eat out of hand. The drumsticks are oven-fried, then topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella and baked until the cheese is gooey.

Skip the pasta and serve your next sauce-and-cheese-topped chicken breasts on baguettes. You won’t regret the change of pace!

This five-ingredient dish is a weeknight dream come true. Sunny’s shortcuts make it easy but no less flavorful than the classic you’re used to eating.

One fan said it all: "This recipe is delicious. The chicken was extremely moist and the sauce is right on the money."

Fire up the grill for a quick route to comfort. These cheesy chicken cutlets cook in only 30 minutes and deliver all the flavor you expect.