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This southern twist on a classic Baked Chicken Parmesan will soon become your family’s favorite dinner! Chicken breasts are coated in a crispy Parmesan crust and finished with an easy 2-ingredient gravy for a simple, cozy, and satisfying supper with just 10 minutes of prep!

Baked Chicken Parmesan with creamy sauce

Y’all…I’m so excited about this easy Chicken Parm recipe! It’s the perfect combination of the Italian-seasoned, breaded chicken that you know and love…with a creamy gravy instead of a tomato-based sauce.

Such a delicious and family-friendly meal!

Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan recipe on a plate

HOW TO MAKE SOUTHERN BAKED CHICKEN PARMESAN

You only need 10 minutes to prep this meal for the oven, and I bet that you already have the ingredients in your kitchen!

First, combine “Italian Style” seasoned breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan cheese and garlic powder.

Parmesan breadcrumb coating for Chicken Parm

In a separate bowl, melt 1 stick of butter.

Bowl of melted butter

Dip a boneless, skinless chicken breast in the butter…

Dipping chicken in melted butter

and coat with the breadcrumb mixture.

Dredge chicken in breadcrumb mixture

Place the breaded chicken in a large baking dish, and repeat with the remaining meat. Bake the chicken for about 40-45 minutes in a 350-degree F oven.

Breaded chicken breasts in dish

Meanwhile, it’s time to make your sauce…and it starts with the fanciest Southern ingredients (hah!):

A can of condensed cream of chicken soup and milk!

Creamy of chicken soup and milk for baked chicken parmesan

Whisk together the milk and the condensed soup for a simple chicken gravy!

Easy chicken gravy

When the meat is just about cooked through and the crust is golden brown, pull the chicken out of the oven.

Pour the sauce over top, and then return the dish to the oven for about 10-15 more minutes (or until the gravy is hot and bubbly and the chicken is cooked through).

Pouring creamy gravy over golden baked chicken breasts

The end result is seriously THE BEST Baked Chicken Parmesan recipe EVER!

Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken with creamy gravy

The chicken is coated in this delicious, crispy Parmesan crust, which is perfectly contrasted with the smooth, creamy sauce.

Sliced baked parmesan chicken recipe over pasta

Who needs a traditional Italian Chicken Parmesan recipe when you can enjoy this Southern version instead?!

I say, try both! When you’re in the mood for the classic tomato-based version, make my Healthy Dump-and-Bake Chicken Parmesan. But when you need a little creamy, cozy, down-home comfort food? Well, this Southern Baked Chicken Parmesan is just the ticket!

Sliced easy chicken parm recipe

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Southern Baked Chicken Parmesan

4.67 from 3 votes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 1 hour
Total: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 333 kcal
This southern twist on a classic Baked Chicken Parmesan will soon become your family's favorite dinner!

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup seasoned “Italian Style” breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2.5 lbs. total)
  • 1 (10. 5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, NOT diluted (I use Campbell’s Healthy Request)
  • 1 ÂĽ cups milk I used 1% milk, but any type will work
  • Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley or basil
  • For serving: pasta, biscuits, rice or bread

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a shallow bowl, stir together breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder.
  • Melt butter in a separate bowl.
  • One at a time, dip a chicken breast in the butter and then dredge the chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture. Place the chicken in the prepared baking dish.
  • Repeat with remaining chicken.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until chicken is almost cooked through and crust is golden brown.
  • Remove chicken from oven.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup and milk. Pour sauce over chicken. Return to the oven and bake, uncovered, for 15 more minutes, or until sauce is warm and bubbly.

Notes

Nutrition information assumes 2 T breading and 2 teaspoons butter per chicken breast, plus all of the sauce.
Cooking Just for Two? Cut all of the ingredients in half and bake the chicken in an 8-inch square dish. The rest of the cooking instructions remain the same.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6 of the chicken and sauceCalories: 333kcalCarbohydrates: 10.2gProtein: 48gFat: 9.9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.8gCholesterol: 132.3mgSodium: 614.3mgPotassium: 561.7mgFiber: 0.6gSugar: 3.4g
Keyword: baked chicken, chicken, chicken breasts
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Author: Blair Lonergan
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  1. 4 stars
    So I tried the recipe tonight for my picky eaters and family of 4. My husband liked it. I liked it but none of my icky eaters ate it :(. I love how quick and easy it was to put together and bake! Also love the blog with hints and healthy options and nutritional facts. It was very nice to use while cooking. Although it wasn’t a favorite for our family, it was defiantly a meal option for me an hubby on the rare night we are eating alone.

  2. 5 stars
    Fantastic recipe!! I seasoned my own panko instead of breadcrumbs, but this was a delicious, easy and beautiful dish. I cooked ziti to serve with it. Thank you!!!

    1. Excellent! Thanks, Lisa! I’m so glad that you enjoyed it, and I appreciate you taking the time to leave me a note. 🙂

  3. 5 stars
    I was searching online for an entree with chicken that would go well with our first harvest of okra this summer. I came across this, saw the photo of the dish and read the recipe. I had everything on hand so I made it and it was a huge hit!! I did use plain panko instead of seasoned breadcrumbs, and I seasoned the panko with granulated garlic, granulated onion, dried Italian seasoning and a bit of kosher salt and black pepper. The panko held up so well under that delicious chicken “sauce”.
    My husband declared it a winner and it immediately went on the keeper list. Thank you for such a wonderful and delicious recipe. I subscribed to your blog as a result. Lisa Schmidt (Comfortcook)

    1. Thank you so much, Lisa! I’m glad that you enjoyed the recipe, and I’m so happy that it introduced you to the blog! Welcome. 🙂