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Chicken Parm with Alfredo, Mozzarella, and Browned Bits Recipe

Crispy, herb-crusted chicken breasts meet creamy alfredo sauce infused with sun-dried tomatoes, creating an elegant yet surprisingly simple weeknight dish. This restaurant-quality combination of juicy, tender chicken with rich, velvety sauce delivers sophisticated flavor without sacrificing ease or accessibility.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2-4 chicken breasts
  • Salt
  • Lemon pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • 1/8 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/8 cup dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 jar Classico Alfredo with sun dried tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley
  • Olive oil approximately 1 tablespoon for cooking

Method
 

  1. Begin by seasoning your 2-4 chicken breasts with very little lemon pepper, salt, and garlic powder on both sides. In a shallow bowl, combine 1/8 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1/8 cup dried parsley, 1 tablespoon paprika, and 3/4 cup breadcrumbs, mixing thoroughly until evenly distributed.
  2. Roll each seasoned chicken breast in this breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently so the coating adheres well to all sides. Heat approximately 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering, then carefully place the coated chicken breasts into the pan.
  3. Brown the chicken breasts lightly on both sides, which should take about 3-4 minutes per side. Once they achieve a golden color, transfer the skillet to a preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
  4. While the chicken finishes cooking in the oven, warm 1 jar of Classico Alfredo with sun-dried tomatoes in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring in 1 teaspoon of fresh parsley and allowing it to warm for 3-5 minutes.
  5. Remove the chicken from the oven and pour the warm alfredo sauce generously over each breast. For extra richness and visual appeal, sprinkle additional fresh parmesan cheese on top if desired.
  6. Serve immediately with your choice of pasta, allowing the creamy sauce to coat both the chicken and noodles for a complete, satisfying meal.

Notes

Chicken Parmesan Substitutions and Variations

Now that you’ve mastered the classic version, here’s where things get fun—you can totally make this dish your own by swapping out ingredients or trying different flavor combinations.
I’d suggest replacing the Alfredo sauce with marinara for a traditional twist, or trying pesto for something herbier. You could swap breadcrumbs for crushed panko for extra crunch, or mix in some Italian seasoning with your coating.
Want spice? Add cayenne pepper to your breading. Prefer different proteins? Pound out turkey breasts or even thick fish fillets work beautifully. The beauty here is flexibility—make it match what your kitchen’s craving today.