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    Olive Garden Chicken Parmigiana Recipe

    by Brendan Cunningham 13 Comments

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    This addictive Olive Garden chicken parmigiana is coated in crunchy parmesan breadcrumbs, topped with marinara sauce, and smothered with rich, melty mozzarella cheese. It's exactly like the chicken parmesan Olive Garden serves, so it's restaurant-quality yet easy enough to make for a weeknight dinner!

    A piece of chicken Parm and some spaghetti and part of a white plate.
    Table of Contents
    • THE BEST CHICKEN PARMIGIANA RECIPE
      • INGREDIENTS
      • HOW TO MAKE OLIVE GARDEN CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
        • STEP 1: BREADING THE CHICKEN
        • STEP 2: PAN FRYING THE CHICKEN
        • STEP 3: BROILING THE CHICKEN
        • MAKING CHICKEN PARMIGIANA IN THE AIR FRYER
      • STORING LEFTOVER CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
      • FAQS ABOUT THIS OLIVE GARDEN CHICKEN PARMIGIANA RECIPE
        • WHAT IS CHICKEN PARMIGIANA IN OLIVE GARDEN?
        • WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CHICKEN PARMESAN AND CHICKEN PARMIGIANA?
      • WRAPPING IT ALL UP
    • MORE COPYCAT RECIPES

    THE BEST CHICKEN PARMIGIANA RECIPE

    Chicken parmigiana is a staple Italian meal that is just so delicious.

    My grandma was Italian and she was a pretty tough food critic, but she loved the chicken parmigiana Olive Garden serves. And, well, because she loved it so much, I knew I had to make my own version of their chicken parmigiana recipe at home!

    This Olive Garden chicken parmigiana recipe is juicy and flavorful, coated in a golden parmesan crust and covered with savory marinara sauce, plus melty mozzarella cheese on top. Not to mention, it's super easy to make, and can be done and on the table in as fast as 30 minutes! 

    Serve it with this fried spaghetti and garlic bread and you've got a winning combination that'll have everyone at the table asking for seconds.

    A piece of chicken Parmesan and spaghetti on a white plate.

    INGREDIENTS

    In addition to being really easy to make, this chicken parmesan Olive Garden recipe also has super simple ingredients that you can find anywhere.

    So, here's a closer look at everything you'll need:

    • 2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, pounded
    • 1 cup flour
    • 1 cup milk
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
    • ½ cup marinara sauce
    • ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated (or asiago cheese)
    • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
    • ½ cup vegetable oil
    • parsley, chopped, for garnish

    Another thing to love about this dish is that you can use most of these same ingredients to make some more Olive Garden recipes throughout the week - like these cheese stuffed shells and crispy lasagna fritta.

    Oh, and this chicken parm recipe will make 2 pieces of chicken. So if you want more for a family dinner, just double or triple the amount of ingredients above.

    A bowl of shredded mozzarella cheese, part of a bowl of breadcrumbs, both marinara sauce in it, two slices of chicken breast on a plate, bowl of mozzarella cheese, bowl with an egg in it, bowl flour in it, and a bowl with milk in it all on a white counter.

    HOW TO MAKE OLIVE GARDEN CHICKEN PARMIGIANA

    So, the key to keeping this chicken parmigiana nice and crunchy - even after smothering it in tomato sauce and mozzarella - is pan frying the chicken before baking it.

    But, don't be intimidated, though this recipe uses both the stove and oven, it's surprisingly quick.

    From start to finish, this chicken parm recipe should only take about 30 minutes.

    So, gather up your ingredients, and let's get into this recipe!

    A bowl of flour, a bowl whisk egg, in a bowl of breadcrumbs and she's all of the diagonal line on a white counter

    STEP 1: BREADING THE CHICKEN

     First, prepare three shallow bowls for the breading ingredients.

    In the first bowl add the flour.

    In the second bowl combine the milk and eggs.

    Then, in the third bowl mix the breadcrumbs and grated parmesan.

    Next, season the pounded chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.

    To bread the chicken, start by coating it in the flour, making sure to get all sides covered. Follow that up by dipping the coated chicken in the milk and egg mixture.

    Lastly, coat it evenly with the breadcrumbs, gently pressing them into the chicken so it gets evenly covered. 

    Two pieces of raw breaded chicken on a sheet of tinfoil on a baking tray.

    STEP 2: PAN FRYING THE CHICKEN

    Now, preheat the oven to broil or around 500°F (260°C) and prepare a sheet tray lined with tin foil.

    Then, heat some oil in a cast-iron pan over medium heat. Once the oil is heated, fry the breaded chicken for about 5 minutes on each side, or until it’s fully cooked through and golden brown.

    Now, set the chicken on a plate lined with a paper towel to soak up any excess oil.

    Two pieces of breaded chicken on paper towels on a plate.

    STEP 3: BROILING THE CHICKEN

    Next, place the fried chicken in a single layer on the lined sheet tray. Then, cover each piece with the marinara sauce and the mozzarella cheese to create the chicken parmesan. 

    Now, once that's all set, broil it in the oven until the cheese is melty and slightly golden, around 2-3 minutes.

    Finally, garnish the finished chicken parmigiana with fresh parsley and serve with spaghetti or your choice of sides.

    Enjoy!

    Half of a piece of breaded chicken and a full piece of breaded chicken with marinara sauce and shredded cheese on top of it.

    MAKING CHICKEN PARMIGIANA IN THE AIR FRYER

    This chicken parmigiana recipe can also be adapted for the air fryer!

    Instead of frying the chicken on the stovetop, spray both sides evenly with oil and air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes. Around 7 minutes in, flip the chicken and spray any dry spots with oil - if necessary - and continue cooking.

    For broiling the cheese, set your air fryer to the broil function or around 450°F (230°C), and broil the chicken until the mozzarella is melted and toasty - about 2-3 minutes.

    And, of course, if your air fryer is on the smaller side you can do both these steps in batches.

    White play with spaghetti and chicken Parmesan on it.

    STORING LEFTOVER CHICKEN PARMIGIANA

    Ok, so we rarely have leftovers of this chicken parmigiana in the Cunningham household because we always end up finishing every bite. 

    And, truth be told, I think this chicken parmigiana is at its crunchiest and tastiest when it's freshly made.

    But, if you do happen to have leftovers, you can store the chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

    To reheat this Olive Garden chicken parm, put it on an oven-safe dish and cover it loosely with tin foil.

    Bake at 350°F ( 160°C) for about 15 minutes or until the chicken is warm throughout and the cheese remelts.

    Then, uncover it and bake for another 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and melty again.

    A piece of chicken parm on part of a white plate.

    FAQS ABOUT THIS OLIVE GARDEN CHICKEN PARMIGIANA RECIPE

    WHAT IS CHICKEN PARMIGIANA IN OLIVE GARDEN?

    The chicken parmigiana on the Olive Garden menu consists of two parmesan-breaded chicken breasts topped with marinara sauce and melty Italian cheeses, plus a side of spaghetti. What makes it unique from any other Italian dish is the sauce and melted cheese on top of the breaded chicken. Spaghetti parmesan is another popular dish, and it's pretty much the same thing, minus the breaded chicken.

    WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CHICKEN PARMESAN AND CHICKEN PARMIGIANA?

    Chicken parmesan and chicken parmigiana are essentially the same thing. Chicken parmigiana was the original name, and the name was then shortened to chicken parmesan. Another common name for this delicious meal is chicken parm. So if you see Olive Garden chicken parm, that is exactly what this delicious recipe is!

    Olive Garden chicken Parmesan on a white plate with some spaghetti.

    WRAPPING IT ALL UP

    So, that is how to make chicken parmesan Olive Garden style!

    If you love eating chicken parmigiana at the restaurant, then you need to try this recipe for dinner.

    It's spot-on like the one the restaurant serves, and something about it tastes even better made fresh at home. Plus, it's always a super popular meal with both kids and adults.

    Anyway, I hope you like this Olive Garden chicken parmigiana recipe as much as my family and I do.

    If you make it, be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you think.

    Oh, and don't forget to check out our YouTube channel for more quick and easy recipes. We post new videos on there almost every day!

    MORE COPYCAT RECIPES

    If you liked this recipe and want to recreate some more popular meals at restaurants, we have a bunch on the blog that I think you'll like!

    Give some of these a try next:

    • Olive Garden chicken marsala
    • Olive Garden chicken scampi
    • Olive Garden chicken alfredo
    • Olive Garden chicken pasta
    • Olive Garden crispy chicken fritta
    • Olive Garden asiago tortelloni
    • Longhorn Steakhouse parmesan crusted chicken
    • Cheesecake Factory pasta carbonara
    • Cheesecake Factory truffle honey chicken
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    Olive Garden Chicken Parmigiana Recipe

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    ★★★★★

    5 from 9 reviews

    This addictive Olive Garden chicken parmigiana is coated in crunchy parmesan breadcrumbs, topped with marinara sauce, and smothered with rich, melty mozzarella cheese. It's exactly like the chicken parmesan Olive Garden serves, so it's restaurant-quality yet easy enough to make for a weeknight dinner!

    • Author: Brendan Cunningham
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Total Time: 25 minutes
    • Yield: 2 servings 1x
    • Category: Dinner
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: Olive Garden

    Ingredients

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    2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, pounded

    1 cup flour

    1 cup milk

    2 eggs

    1 cup Italian breadcrumbs

    ½ cup marinara sauce

    ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated, or asiago cheese

    1 cup mozzarella cheese

    ½ cup vegetable oil

    parsley, chopped, for garnish

    Instructions

    1. Line up 3 bowls. In the first medium bowl, place flour. Then, mix milk and eggs in a second bowl.
    2. Combine bread crumbs and grated parmesan cheese in a third bowl. Set aside.
    3. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
    4. Coat the chicken lightly in flour, covering all sides completely. Dip into egg and milk mixture, covering completely. Coat with breadcrumbs, covering evenly, removing any lumps.
    5. Place breaded chicken in a single layer on a lined sheet tray.
    6. Preheat the oven to broil.
    7. Heat oil in a cast iron pan to medium heat. Fry chicken for about 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and golden brown.
    8. Place chicken on a paper towel to remove excess oil. Top fried chicken with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
    9. Broil in the oven to melt the cheese.
    10. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve with spaghetti or desired side dish.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 854
    • Fat: 23
    • Carbohydrates: 101
    • Protein: 66

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    Comments

    1. June

      May 02, 2022 at 4:44 pm

      Loved it

      ★★★★★

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    2. Nancy

      May 03, 2022 at 2:59 pm

      WOW I love chicken parm and this was just what I hoped for!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    3. Angela

      May 04, 2022 at 11:32 am

      My grandma always used to make me chicken parm when I was a kid and this reminded me of the one she used to make <3

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Abby

      May 08, 2022 at 1:41 pm

      Yum this was so delicious!!

      ★★★★★

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    5. Frank

      May 09, 2022 at 10:10 am

      💯 Restaurant quality

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. Jay

      May 11, 2022 at 12:30 pm

      Incredible chicken parm recipe.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    7. Darren

      May 12, 2022 at 6:33 pm

      Turned out better than expected tbh.

      Reply
    8. Karen

      May 17, 2022 at 2:52 pm

      Very delicious chicken recipe.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    9. Jane

      December 24, 2022 at 5:02 pm

      My husband loved it & my son wanted more sauce but he said it was good. ’ yay!!!

      ★★★★★

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      • Brendan Cunningham

        December 26, 2022 at 3:29 pm

        We're happy you all liked the recipe!

        Reply
    10. Holly

      January 21, 2023 at 7:37 pm

      Very good recipe. My son said it is the best he’s ever had & I agree! Thanks for sharing!

      ★★★★★

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      • Brendan Cunningham

        January 21, 2023 at 10:25 pm

        That's great to hear, we're happy you both liked the recipe!!

        Reply
    11. Lori Stevens

      January 27, 2023 at 6:00 am

      Cant go wrong with this recipe! Perfect every time. Thanks💜

      Reply

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