Chicken Parm is one of those dishes I love but just don’t have time to prepare during the week.
As much as I love using a homemade Crispy Baked Parmesan Chicken as a base, I just don’t always have time to put it all together.
This easy recipe takes the flavors from a classic homemade chicken parmesan and with a few simple shortcuts, it becomes a fast weeknight meal!
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Easy Weeknight Chicken Parm
I love serving a good hearty meal on a weeknight before activities but time always seems to be an issue! Since my daughter plays sports not only is it important that meals are quick (like this one) but they have to taste great and I also love to include carbs, meat and veggies!
If you’re looking for the perfect way to get a family dinner on the table without spending hours in the kitchen and without a ton of dishes to wash, you’ll love this easy dish!
Not only is this Italian inspired dinner delicious, it’s on the table in under 30 minutes which is always a plus in my books! Not to mention, the kids went completely crazy for this, begging for any leftovers at their next meal!
Quick Chicken Parmesan
Traditional Chicken Parmesan consists of a breaded and fried piece of chicken topped with tomato sauce and cheese. In this easy version, we start with tender juicy Tyson® Lightly Breaded Strips making it extra quick! It’s so easy to grab a bag of these in the freezer aisle for a simple no-fuss base. No breading mess, plus I much prefer a baked chicken parmesan to deep fried.
These Chicken Strips are made with white meat chicken and contain no preservatives making them the perfect starter for quick and easy meals like this. They’re great to throw into salads, drizzle with Homemade Sweet and Sour Sauce and or just to dip in our favorite bbq sauce!!
Don’t skip the simple addition of fresh herbs if possible, this makes the whole dish taste homemade!
This is such a great meal, we heat up some extra tomato sauce and serve it over our favorite pasta (usually spaghetti or linguine) or even Mashed Potatoes!
While this is baking I love to either do up some steamed broccoli or add Oven Roasted Lemon Parmesan Broccoli into the oven while it cooks! As with most saucy dishes, I also add some crusty bread or garlic bread to sop up any goodness left on the plate!
Quick and Easy Chicken Parm
Ingredients
- 24 ounces breaded chicken strips frozen
- 28 ounces pasta sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 pound spaghettini cooked according to package
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Stir 1 tablespoon each fresh basil & parsley into pasta sauce. Heat sauce on low while chicken is cooking.
- Place the chicken strips on a baking pan and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or according to package directions.
- Remove from oven and turn the oven up to 450°F.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon pasta sauce on each chicken strip. Divide cheeses over chicken and bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Meanwhile, boil pasta in salted water according to package directions. Toss with olive oil.
- To serve, place 1 serving of pasta on a plate, top with 1 spoonful of pasta sauce and cheesy chicken breast strips.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Dinner
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what is tyson chicken.?
It is a brand of chicken products like chicken strips in the United States. I hope this helps!
This is my twice monthly chicken parm recipe. Easy and with your added spice suggestions tastes like I made it from scratch. I cook my pasta in an IP which cuts the time because I’m all about saving time, not to mention I despise using alot of pans.
I’m wondering if you’ve adapted your recipe for an air fryer? I just bought a 26L AF and would love your suggestions? You most likely have a recipe already so I’ll search your Menu. Thanks for some terrific meals and ideas.
So glad that you love this parm Ryan! I do have a recipe for Air Fryer Chicken Parm here. Give it a whirl!
I made this for dinner tonight and my oh my! She’s a keeper!!!
Harold Burton
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I can’t wait to try all the different meals you have . I will enjoy them all.
You will have to let us know if you have any favorites, Carol! Have fun cooking :)
I love cooking so much as well as baking.
A friend of mine buys chicken kotlets from a Persian store in LA area and she says they are amazing. Will share your recipe with her. Although your recipe is with turkey, I’m sure she’ll be thrilled to be able to make it herself. Thanks for the recipe
Ragerds:Moses Brodin
Thanks for sharing Moses! I hope your friend loves the recipe!
Got fist bumps from my family for the easy chicken parm. Thanks for the recipe. Its a winner at this house.
You’re welcome Del, so glad your family loved the chicken parm!
Keep on feeding me!! Recipes great
Thank you Holly for sharing these “easy peezy ” quick , no fuss recipes….I’ve never tried Wal-Mart’s
Tyson. Chicken…I generally get mine at the Giant Eagle….I’ll. Be making a run to Wal-Mart later today
and will be sure to pick a bag up…I like the “lightly breaded ” choice….never tried that one……. I can’t wait to try these others ..”Skinny. Chicken Alfredo ” and. ” Pizza. Pasta. Bake. “
You’re so welcome Nancy! Enjoy!
My daughter and I like to bread our own chicken so we did and then deep fried it. We continued with the recipe the same.
Oh my gosh it looks amazing. I need this in my life ASAP. Gotta find that chicken!
Thank you Dorothy!! This is such an easy dish to make!
This looks great, Holly! Love that it’s fast enough for a weeknight and that cheese draws me right in!
Thank you! You KNOW I’m all about the cheese!