Gluten Free Chicken Parmesan

To make Gluten Free Chicken Parmesan, we're taking tender chicken breasts coated in a gluten free breadcrumb mixture, topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese, then baked to perfection. It's a flavorful twist on a classic Italian dish than everyone can enjoy!

Looking for more gluten free chicken recipes? Try these flavorful Gluten Free Chicken Fajitas! They're loaded with flavor and all the toppings you can imagine!

Needed Ingredients

Chicken breasts
Cassava Flour
Salt
Pepper
Eggs
Gluten Free Breadcrumbs
Italian Seasoning
Parmesan Cheese
Coconut Oil
Marinara Sauce
Mozzarella Cheese

Substitutions

Try turkey breasts in place of the chicken!
Instead of coconut oil, use avocado or olive oil.
Try various marinara sauces, such as a roasted garlic pasta sauce!
If you don't have cassava flour, use almond flour.

I tested this recipe with almond flour and cassava flour. The cassava flour coated the chicken much easier than the almond. Taste wise there was little to no difference, but the cassava flour was crunchier!

How to Make Gluten Free Chicken Parmesan

Start by slicing the chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Set aside on a plate.

Get out 3 separate small or medium mixing bowls. In one, whisk the eggs and set aside. In the second, mix together the flour, salt, and pepper and set aside. In the third, mix together the breadcrumbs with both the parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning and set aside.

Heat the oil in a large skillet.

Now its time to prepare the chicken! Dredge it in the prepared bowls: eggs, then flour, and finally the breadcrumbs. You may have to press the breadcrumbs into the chicken. Do your best to ensure an even coating of all three layers.

Working in batches, fry the chicken for about 3 minutes on all sides so everything is evenly crispy.

Meanwhile take a baking dish and spread a layer of marinara sauce on the bottom. Place the chicken in a single layer on top of the sauce.

Pour the rest of the sauce evenly over the chicken and into the dish, and top with the mozzarella sauce.

Place the chicken in the oven and bake for approximately 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F degrees and the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted.

What to Serve with Easy Gluten Free Chicken Parmesan

Gluten Free Spaghetti and Sauce
A Side Salad
Zoodles
Gluten Free Bread and Butter
Garlic Knots
Broccoli
Sautéed Zucchini Coins
Raspberry Kale Salad
Bruschetta
Caesar Salad
Stuffed Artichokes
Antipasto Salad

Storage and Reheating

Place any leftovers in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.

To reheat, you can use the microwave but my preferred method is to place the chicken and sauce on an oven safe plate or dish and heat at 350F degrees until the desired temperature is reached.

Tools Needed

Cutting Board
Chef's Knife
Three Medium Mixing Bowls
Fork or Whisk
Large Skillet or Fry Pan
Tongs or Spatula
Large Baking Dish

What cheese do you use for gluten free chicken parmesan?

For this recipe we'll be using parmesan cheese! Always check your labels incase you can't tolerate cross contamination, but parmesan cheese is naturally gluten free.

Can you make chicken parm without breadcrumbs?

You could simply do flour and eggs for the coating, but it won't be as crunchy or flavorful!

What chicken do you buy to make chicken parmesan?

To make chicken parmesan, use large chicken breasts and slice them in half lengthwise.

What is a substitute for eggs in chicken parmesan?

If you need an egg substitute, I recommend using a boxed egg substitute, most likely found in the vegan section of the grocery store.

What do you serve with chicken parmesan?

See above for more ideas, but traditionally serve chicken parmesan with spaghetti and more marinara sauce!

What is chicken parmesan made of?

Chicken parmesan is made with chicken breasts and a crunchy coating from flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs.

Easy Gluten Free Chicken Parmesan

Rachel Rivera

For this recipe we're taking tender chicken breasts coated in a gluten free breadcrumb mixture, topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese, then baked to perfection. It's a flavorful twist on a classic Italian dish than everyone can enjoy!

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Course Dinner

Cuisine Italian

Servings 4 people

Equipment

1 chef's knife
1 Cutting Board
3 medium mixing bowls
Measuring spoons
measuring cups
1 large skillet
1 Spatula or tongs
1 large baking dish

Ingredients

2 large chicken breasts
½ cup cassava flour
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
2 eggs
½ cup gluten free breadcrumbs
1 tsp. Italian seasoning omit if the breadcrumbs are seasoned
½ cup parmesan cheese
4 tbsp. coconut oil Split. Or olive oil
24 oz. jar of marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese For topping

Instructions

Start by slicing the large chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Set aside on a plate.
Set out 3 medium mixing bowls. In one, whisk the eggs and set aside. In the second, mix together the flour, salt, and pepper and set aside. In the third, mix together the breadcrumbs with both the parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning and set aside.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Dredge the chicken in the same order of the bowls you prepared: Flour, eggs, then breadcrumbs. To ensure even coating, you may have to press the breadcrumb mixture into the chicken.
Working in batches, fry the chicken for about 3 minutes per side, until crispy all around.
Pre-heat the oven to 425 degrees.
In a large baking dish, spread a layer of marinara sauce on the bottom.
Place the fried chicken in a single layer on top of the sauce, then pour the rest of the sauce evenly over the chicken. Cover with the shredded cheese.
Bake the chicken for approximately 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F degrees and the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted. Enjoy!