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Chicken Parmigiana That Nails Comfort Food Recipes Without the Fuss

If I had to pick a single dish that checks all the comfort food boxes—crispy, cheesy, saucy, and wildly satisfying—this Chicken Parmigiana would be it. It’s the kind of meal you make when you're craving something that feels like a warm hug. I’ve burned my tongue more than once digging into this too soon. No regrets. We’re talking tender chicken cutlets, breaded and pan-fried just until golden, then layered with marinara and gooey mozzarella that bubbles up like a dream. Slide it over a pile of pasta, or tuck it into a crusty roll, and suddenly your Tuesday night feels like a special occasion. I once made this on a random Wednesday and my entire kitchen smelled like a cozy trattoria. Even the dog hung around a little longer than usual. This isn’t a complicated dish—actually, it’s one of those simple food recipes that punches way above its weight. And while it’s not eggplant parm, I’ve got mad love for that too. This just hits different when you're after classic Italian food recipes with that homemade, soul-soothing vibe. Comfort chicken recipes like this one never let you down.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Comfort Chicken Recipes, comfort food recipes, eggplant parmigiana recipe, Italian Food Recipes, Simple Food Recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Camila

Ingredients

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, optional
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, for frying

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pound the chicken cutlets to even thickness and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Set up a breading station: flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan in a third.
  4. Dredge chicken in flour, dip in eggs, then coat in breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture.
  5. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Fry chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
  6. Remove skillet from heat. Spoon marinara over each piece, then top with mozzarella.
  7. Transfer skillet to oven and bake 15–20 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Top with fresh basil before serving, if using. Serve hot.