This is one of the easiest and one the most delicious way so to baked chicken. Easy Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan Alfredo! It is going to be a go to meal for your family this Fall and Winter. Perfect for dinner during the week or for a small get together this holiday season.
I enjoy having chicken parmesan, however there are two things that I don’t really love about it : that it is fried and the red sauce. In this house I am not the biggest fan of red sauce …. I know don’t judge me! I am always one to pick the white sauce for pastas, so when it came to chicken parmesan that is always what I wish it had. So you know what they say if you wish it, you can make it happen!
This recipe makes that happen! In this delicious Easy Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan Alfredo, I take care of both of those things.
- It is baked
- It is made with delicious Alfredo sauce instead of red sauce!
So just how easy is this Easy Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan Alfredo?
With only 10 ingredients and 30 minutes to bake, this recipe is the ultimate 30 minute dinner! Here are the 8 delicious ingredients we need:
- Breadcrumbs
- Chicken breasts
- Paprkia
- Onion Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Oregano
- Salt
- Parmesean
- Alfredo Sauce
- Mozzarella Cheese
The Secret to Baking This Easy Oven Baked Chicken Alfredo to Perfection
You will need to cut the chicken breast in half. Not length wise, but cut horizontally along the width so you have 2 pieces of the chicken breast now thinner.
So as you can see from above, you cut the chicken along the width of the breast so you have 2 nice and still thick pieces, but for each chicken breast you will have 2 pieces now.
Pro Tip: Having them slightly frozen, help with cutting them perfectly. They don’t have to be. But if you have chicken breasts in the freezer take out 2 days before you plan to make it. By day 2 it should be nice and thawed, but a bit frozen still making it easier to cut. However– not necessary!
Now you will have 8 pieces ready to go
Now you will have 8 pieces ready to go
Then you will toss in breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, spices & place on cooking sheet. My favorite is this baking sheet with cooking rack on top. Cooks it perfectly!
After it is done baking, add Alfredo sauce on top
Sprinkle with Mozzarella and boil. Then sprinkle with fresh basil
Do we have to cut the chicken breast into thinner pieces?
Most asked questions for our Easy Oven Baked Chicken Alfredo Parmesan
I highly recommend doing it this way. It will cook to perfection and when it isn’t cut into thinner pieces, it actually takes longer to cook. That way we can still ensure an even quicker week night dinner! Also it is less calories than 1 large chicken breast as well, so if you are needing to be more conscious about calorie intake that is always a plus!
What is the best way to store left over Easy Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan Alfredo?
The best way to store this delicious dish is in an air tight container for 3 days in the refrigerator!
Can I make this with regular red sauce as well?
You sure can! Just because red sauce isn’t my jam, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy it with it as well! Still will make for a perfect Easy Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan, with red sauce.
Does grated parmesan work or does it need to be shredded?
Grated parmesan will work, however I feel like you get more of the melted parmesan tase if it is shredded.
Can this be made Gluten Free?
Absolutely! I have used gluten free bread crumbs like Ian’s are ones I have used before. Works perfectly!
Easy Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan Alfredo
Equipment
- Baking sheet ( Highly recommend a baking sheet with cooking rack on it like I linked above)
Ingredients
- 4 large chicken breasts
- 1 cup gluten free or regular bread crumbs
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 15 oz Favorite Alredo Sauce (we love Rao's) you will not use the whole jar. The nurtion facts include the tbsp for each breast
- 12 oz Shredded Mozzarella you won't use the whole bag, unless you want to! I use about 1-2 oz for each chicken breast. So you may use as much as you want
Instructions
- Preheat oven at 400 degrees. In a large bowl add in the seasonsings ( onion powder, garlic powder, salt, oregano and paprkia) as well as the bread crumbs and parmesan. Then whisk together with a fork.
- Cut each of the chicken breasts horizontally along the width of the breast to create 2 thin pieces of the chicken breasts. Repeat for all 4 large chicken breasts. Now you will have 8 chicken breast cutlets ready to go!( Also known as butterflying your chicken breasts)
- Then toss each chicken breast piece in the seasoning, bread crumb and parmesan until each side is well coated and add to baking sheet rack or baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Using the baking sheet rack insures it gets crispy on both sides. If you don't have one, you can also get a baking sheet, line it with alminum foil and place a cooling rack ontop, that way it is raised off your baking sheet!
- Bake for 20 minutes at 400 degrees. Then take out and pour 1 tbsp of alfredo on top and sprinkle with mozzarella ontop. Place back in oven and place on high broil for 5 minutes. Then dig in!
Made this last night and it did not disappoint! So yummy and easy!
Thank you so much Kaitlyn!! I am so glad that you enjoyed it!! Appreciate you being here 🙂
Made this for my husband last night, who ALWAYS questions my basic chicken meals. He said, “wow, this one is actually really good!” Finally a winner winner easy chicken dinner!
Ah Jennifer! That just made my entire day— I understand that tough audience 🙂 I am so glad we passed the test! Thanks for all the love!!
I made this the other night with a red sauce instead of the alfredo sauce and it was a huge hit for whole fam (kids included)! I wouldn’t have thought to bake the chicken on a rack over a baking sheet either. I think it helped make sure the chicken wasn’t too dry. Definitely will make again!
Yay!! Emily thank you so much for commenting!! Kids and husband loving it is KEY 🙂 Thank you!!
Not only is this recipe yummy, but it is also so easy!! I love to get everything ready to stick it in the oven when I get home. Can’t recommend enough!
yay!!! So glad to hear, having recipes that are easy during the week after work is a must!! Thanks for sharing your experience :)!
Another winner, Alaina! My husband and kids devoured this. My husband asked me to add this to my “usual rotation” of dinner meals.
ah this makes my day Katie!! Thank you so much! I am so glad they devoured it!!!