This baked sourdough breadcrumbs chicken parmesan is a crispy, family-friendly dinner recipe that delivers classic Italian comfort with an easy oven-baked method.

There is something extra satisfying about homemade chicken parmesan, especially when you start with flavorful sourdough breadcrumbs.  Pounding the large chicken breasts with a kitchen mallet helps them cook evenly and stay tender, while the simple coating of flour, egg, and seasoned sourdough crumbs creates a crust that bakes up beautifully golden brown in the oven. Finished with warm sauce and melty mozzarella, this dish feels special enough for company but easy enough for a busy weeknight.

Ingredients

large chicken breasts
salt
black pepper
all-purpose flour
egg
sourdough breadcrumbs
parmesan cheese
olive oil
butter
garlic
marinara sauce
mozzarella

Equipment Needed

9×13 baking dish
meat mallet
shallow bowl
another bowl
whisk
measuring spoons
oven

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven and lightly coat a 9×13 baking dish with olive oil. In a shallow bowl, add flour with a pinch of salt and pepper. In another bowl, whisk the egg until smooth. In a third bowl, combine sourdough breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, a little salt, and minced garlic.
2. Place the large chicken breasts between pieces of plastic wrap and pound with a mallet until even in thickness. This step helps the chicken cook evenly and stay juicy.
3. Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, then dip it in the egg, and finally press it into the sourdough breadcrumb mixture, ensuring the ingredients fully coat both sides. Arrange the coated chicken in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle a little olive oil over the top and dot with small pieces of butter for extra flavor and browning.
4. Bake in the oven until the coating is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through. Remove the dish, spoon marinara sauce over each piece, and top with mozzarella and a little more parmesan cheese. Return to the oven for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Storage Instructions

Let leftovers cool, then transfer to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven to keep the sourdough crust as crisp as possible. This also freezes well if wrapped tightly.

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Ingredients

• 6 large chicken breasts, pounded thin
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tbsp milk
• 2 cups sourdough breadcrumbs
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 3 tbsp melted butter or olive oil
• 3 cups marinara sauce
• 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven and lightly coat a 9x13 baking dish with olive oil. In a shallow bowl, add flour with a pinch of salt and pepper. In another bowl, whisk the egg until smooth. In a third bowl, combine sourdough breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and a little salt or garlic salt. 

2. Place the large chicken breasts between pieces of plastic wrap and pound with a mallet until even in thickness. This step helps the chicken cook evenly and stay juicy.

3. Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, then dip it in the egg, and finally press it into the sourdough breadcrumb mixture, ensuring the ingredients fully coat both sides. Arrange the coated chicken in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle a little olive oil over the top and dot with small pieces of butter for extra flavor and browning.

4. Bake in the oven until the coating is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through. Remove the dish, spoon marinara sauce over each piece, and top with mozzarella and a little more parmesan cheese. Return to the oven for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve.

Recipes You Should Try Next

If you love this comforting dinner, be sure to check out other reader favorites on my blog, like my Instant Pot Pastina Soup, Cafeteria Noodles, and Instant Pot Pasta Puttanesca. 

This baked chicken parmesan has the best mix of crispy coating, tender chicken, and gooey cheese. The sourdough crumbs add incredible texture and flavor, and the simple ingredients come together into a meal everyone looks forward to.

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