Easy Gluten Free Chicken Parmesan Recipe

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Finding gluten free recipes the whole family will love can be difficult sometimes. But how could you go wrong with pasta and cheese? That’s why this delicious gluten free chicken parmesan recipe was a big hit with my family. It’s packed with flavor, covered in cheese, and sits on top of a bed of gluten free pasta. What could be better than that?

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Making your own gluten free chicken parmesan is so simple! And since this recipe is baked, it’s even easier to put together for a quick weeknight dinner your family is sure to love.

How to Make Gluten Free Chicken Parmesan

The trick to making these delicious gluten free parmesan crusted chicken is to cut the chicken breasts in half before you coat them. This will help cut down on the cook time and ensure sure you have a delicious crunch in every bite.

Start by using a sharp knife to cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise to create a thin filet. That turned a package of two chicken breasts into four filets perfect for my gluten free parmesan chicken recipe.

When your chicken is ready to go, start by preparing your dredge and gluten free bread crumbs. The dredge for this easy baked gluten free chicken parmesan is made of a little bit of milk and one egg. To make the egg wash, simply whisk the two ingredients together until they’re well combined and set aside while you prep your bread crumbs.

In a separate bowl, add your favorite gluten free bread crumbs (I love 4C gluten free bread crumbs). Season the bread crumbs with dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Whisk all the ingredients together until they’re well combined and the seasoning is evenly distributed throughout the bread crumbs.

Now that you have your yummy coating ready for your baked gluten free parmesan chicken, let’s put it all together! You can start by dipping each chicken breast in the egg and milk mixture, making sure both sides are coated with the dredge.

Then, dip the coated chicken breast into the bread crumb mixture. I like to dip each side into the bread crumbs twice, pressing the crumbs into the breast as I dip. This helps the bread crumbs stick to the chicken breast and provides an even coating for baking.

Baked Gluten Free Chicken Parmesan

Since this is a recipe for baked parmesan chicken, you’ll need to do a couple of extra steps to prep the chicken for baking. But it takes a lot less time (and mess) than frying the chicken parmesan in oil!

To make sure your gluten free bread crumbs get nice and crispy as you bake them, take a second to spray your pan with a generous layer of nonstick cooking spray. Place the coated chicken breasts on the pan, then spray a second layer of nonstick cooking spray on the top of the chicken. Finish by topping each chicken breast with a sprinkling of shredded parmesan cheese.

Place the chicken breasts in the oven to bake for around 20 minutes. Once the bread crumbs have begun to brown, remove your chicken parm from the oven and top it with marinara sauce.

Add a layer of mozzarella cheese to the top of each chicken breast and place it back in the oven to continue cooking.

Let the chicken bake for five to 10 more minutes, giving the sauce time to warm up and the cheese time to melt. While your chicken is finishing, combine the remaining sauce in the jar with your cooked gluten free spaghetti, so that everything is ready to go when your chicken is finished baking.

When the cheese is nice and golden brown, remove your gluten free chicken parm from the oven. Add a serving of pasta to each plate, then top the pasta with the baked parmesan chicken.

Tips for Making Baked Parmesan Chicken

This simple gluten free recipe really is easy to make. But with these tips, you’ll end up with the most delicious weeknight dinner without any problems at all!

• Don’t forget the nonstick cooking spray! Since this recipe for chicken parmesan is baked instead of fried, you need a little bit of oil to make the bread crumbs crisp. While you could brush the coated chicken breast with oil, I have found it’s easier to spray them to keep the bread crumbs from coming off. If you’re not a fan of nonstick cooking spray, try using an oil mister instead.

• Filet the chicken breasts for a shorter cook time. You can make this recipe for parmesan chicken in under 45 minutes because the chicken breasts are fileted. Cutting the chicken in half results in a thinner piece of meat, which cooks more quickly than a full chicken breast.

• Line the pan for quick clean-up. Make your job a little easier after dinner is over by lining your baking dish with foil or parchment paper. After dinner is cooked, simply remove the paper and you’ll have one less pan to wash!

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