Make gluten free chicken parmesan in just a few simple steps. Thin sliced chicken breasts are breaded, pan-fried, then broiled with marinara and cheese and served on a bed of pasta.
A gluten-free twist on comfort food, this family-friendly dinner meal is great to serve any night of the week. Chicken parmesan can be prepped, cooked, and ready to enjoy in under 30 minutes.
For all the top favorite gluten-free dinner recipes, check out our Gluten Free Chicken Pot Pie, Gluten-Free Shepards Pie and Gluten Free Chicken Casserole. Each recipe is family-approved!
Our gluten-free version will not disappoint and tastes the same as a regular version making it a perfect dish to serve for family and friends that are not avoiding gluten.
It is a recipe that will be requested regularly after your family takes a bite into the tender chicken with a crispy crust smothered in sauce and cheese.
We walk you step-by-step to create a delicious chicken parm recipe while sharing our cooking tips throughout. To get started, gather the equipment and ingredients then follow along or use the free printable recipe card below.
Equipment
- 3 flat bottom bowls
- measuring cups and spoons
- cutting board
- knife
- plastic wrap
- mallet or large can
- large skillet
- Flipper
- spoon
- fork
- parchment-lined baking tray
- tongs
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts ✅
- 3/4 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup gluten-free flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup marinara sauce, warmed ✅
- 4 slices mozzarella or provolone cheese ✅
- 8 ounces cooked gluten-free spaghetti
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning ✅
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten. Some are marked due to the possibility of cross-contamination.
How To Make
Divide the flour, breadcrumbs, and egg into flat-bottomed bowls
Whether you are breading chicken, pork, fish, veggies, etc… divide the ingredients into three separate bowls and ensure the ingredient is fully coated before dipping into the next bowl.
For the chicken parm breading, add the flour, salt, and pepper to one flat bottomed bowl, stir together. Add the egg to the next bowl, whisk with a fork. Add the breadcrumbs and Italian seasonings to the third bowl, mix well. Set all three bowls to the side.
Prepare the chicken
Cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally, making 2 cutlets. Place them onto a large piece of plastic wrap and cover with another piece of plastic wrap. Use the mallet to pound the chicken into evenly-sized flattened pieces.
Pro Tip: If you don’t own a mallet, use a rolling pin to flatten the chicken breasts.
Coat the chicken
Start by coating the chicken into the flour (shake off extra), dip into the egg (let the extra drip off), then coat in the breadcrumb mixture (press into the chicken, then shake extra off).
Place each breaded chicken breast onto the parchment-lined baking pan and repeat until all the chicken is coated.
Pro Tip: You will use all of the egg. Whisk another egg if needed.
Pan-fry the chicken
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet until it glistens.
Pro Tip: Test the heat of the oil by dropping a piece of breadcrumb into the oil. If it sizzles the oil is hot enough.
Place chicken into the pan. Cook each side for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
Broil
Preheat the broiler. Pour the marinara onto the cooked chicken. Top with a slice of cheese. Place under the broiler (make sure rack is about halfway down in the oven – not too close to the broiler). Broil for 3-4 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Serve
Serve the chicken over a bed of gluten-free pasta, spaghetti squash, or enjoy plain.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are many flavorful chicken parmesan sides that you can rotate between each time you make this dish. Typically served on a bed of pasta, chicken parm also pairs well with Cheesy Mashed Potatoes, Italian Zucchini Crisps, Italian Tomato Salad, and/or Broccoli Salad without Mayo.
Yes, by swapping the provolone cheese slice with a dairy-free alternative or topping the breaded chicken with only marinara sauce.
If you are craving the cheesy flavor without the dairy, mix 1-2 TBSP of nutritional yeast into the breadcrumb mixture before breading the chicken.
Insert a meat thermometer to check if the chicken is done. Remove the chicken from the pan once the internal temperature reaches 165F.
Store in the fridge for up to 3 days reheating in the microwave in increments until hot.
Kids In The Kitchen
Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.
- Discard any leftover breadcrumbs, flour and egg mixture after dipping the chicken since raw chicken was in these bowls.
- Wrap the chicken in plastic wrap or place between two pieces of parchment paper to prevent the chicken from splattering when rolling/pounding thin.
- Test the heat of the oil by dropping a piece of breadcrumb into the oil. If it sizzles the oil is hot enough. Keep this in mind anytime you need to test if oil is hot enough!
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CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.
The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.
Gluten Free Chicken Parmesan
Equipment
- 3 flat bottom bowls
- knife
- mallet or large can
- fork
- parchment-lined baking tray
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts ✅
- 3/4 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup gluten-free flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup marinara sauce, warmed ✅
- 4 slices mozzarella or provolone cheese ✅
- 8 ounces cooked gluten-free spaghetti
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning ✅
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Divide the flour, breadcrumbs, and egg into flat-bottomed bowls. Add the flour, salt, and pepper to one flat bottomed bowl, stir together. Add the egg to the next bowl, whisk with a fork. Add the breadcrumbs and Italian seasonings to the third bowl, mix well.3/4 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup gluten-free flour, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- ⭐️Prepare the chicken. Cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally, making 2 cutlets. Place them onto a large piece of plastic wrap and cover with another piece of plastic wrap. Use the mallet to pound the chicken into evenly-sized flattened pieces.1 pound chicken breasts
- Coat the chicken. Start by coating the chicken into the flour (shake off extra), dip into the egg (let the extra drip off), then coat in the breadcrumb mixture (press into the chicken, then shake extra off). Place onto the parchment-lined baking pan and repeat until all the chicken is coated. You will use all of the egg. Whisk another egg if needed.
- ⭐️Pan-fry the chicken. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet until it glistens. Test the heat of the oil by dropping a piece of breadcrumb into the oil. If it sizzles the oil is hot enough. Place chicken into the pan. Cook each side for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- ⭐️Broil. Preheat the broiler. Pour the marinara onto the cooked chicken. Top with a slice of cheese. Place under the broiler (make sure rack is about halfway down in the oven – not too close to the broiler). Broil for 3-4 minutes or until the cheese is melted.1 cup marinara sauce, warmed, 4 slices mozzarella or provolone cheese
- Serve. Serve the chicken over a bed of pasta or enjoy plain.8 ounces cooked gluten-free spaghetti
Notes
- There are many flavorful chicken parmesan sides that you can rotate between each time you make this dish. Typically served on a bed of pasta, chicken parm also pairs well with Cheesy Mashed Potatoes, Italian Zucchini Crisps, Italian Tomato Salad, and/or Broccoli Salad without Mayo.
- Yes, by swapping the provolone cheese slice with a dairy free alternative or topping the breaded chicken with only marinara sauce. If you are craving the cheesy flavor without the dairy, mix 1-2 TBSP of nutritional yeast into the breadcrumb mixture before breading the chicken.
- Insert a meat thermometer to check if the chicken is done. Remove the chicken from the pan once the internal temperature reaches 165F.
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days reheating in the microwave in increments until hot.
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