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Baked Chicken Parmesan with Vodka Sauce

Apr 4, 2019 · 7 Comments

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This recipe for baked chicken parmesan with vodka sauce is a life saver for busy weeknights. Yet, impressive enough to serve to guests for a Sunday dinner. This baked chicken casserole dish an easy comfort food dish with all the tasty flavors of chicken parm, but without any of the hassle. Using vodka sauce straight out of the jar adds a ton of flavor and makes this baked chicken parmesan unique.

baked chicken parmesan with vodka sauce with a white kitchen towel on a dinner table
I thought regular chicken parm was my favorite… until I tried this baked chicken parmesan with vodka sauce casserole!

Why it’s easy to make this recipe for baked chicken parmesan with vodka sauce

  • You’ll learn start to finish, step by step how to bake the chicken breast, then assemble the casserole and bake it in the oven
  • This recipe only uses a handful of ingredients that are probably already in your pantry
  • This baked chicken recipe can be made in batches and frozen
  • Traditional chicken parmesan is more work than this recipe – for this version, you don’t need to hassle with setting up an egg wash to dip the chicken in, yet you still get a delicious crunchy crust with the panko topping

So let’s make it!

baked chicken parmesan with vodka sauce over penne pasta on a dinner table
Such an easy dinner recipe… I love serving this simple baked chicken parmesan with vodka sauce over penne pasta

How to bake chicken in the oven

Even if you’ve never baked chicken in the oven, you can make this recipe.

Add a little olive oil, salt and pepper to the raw chicken, then pop it in the oven at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken, and cook another 15 minutes, until the chicken juices run clear when cut. Or, use a meat thermometer to make sure chicken reached a safe 165 degrees. If you’re not using a convection oven, the chicken may take a little longer to cook.

raw chicken breast with basil on a white plate
It’s so easy to bake the chicken breast for this dish!

How to make sure chicken is baked through

If you’re like me, multitasking around dinner time, a digital meat thermometer will make cooking baked chicken in the oven a breeze. My favorite type of thermometer is super easy to use. It allows you to insert the thermometer into the raw chicken. The thermometer goes right in the oven with the chicken. And a cord attached to the thermometer connects to a screen which you leave outside the oven. The screen beeps when the inside of the chicken is cooked to the safe temperature.

Assemble the baked chicken parmesan with vodka sauce

Once chicken is done, turn the oven down to 350 degrees and assemble the baked chicken parmesan casserole.

Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and add in vodka sauce, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Toss all ingredients together and set aside to make the panko crumbs.

You can use grated mozzarella cheese, but I usually have a log of fresh mozzarella in the fridge so I cut it into cubes for this recipe. (It’s always in my fridge because I drizzle a decadent balsamic glaze on it, sprinkle with salt, and eat it as a protein-packed snack).

Love baked pasta dishes? You’ll love these Italian stuffed shells with ground beef.

baked chicken parmesan with vodka sauce with panko crumbs on a dinner table

Make the crunchy panko topping

This part is super easy.

Mix panko crumbs, basil and olive oil in a small bowl.

voilà!

If I don’t have fresh basil in the fridge, I substitute dried basil, or other Italian seasonings (like this awesome pasta sprinkle). If you’re using dried herbs, use half the amount as the flavor will be stronger.

In a hurry for dinner? See how to make chicken breast in the oven in under 20 minutes. To make it extra tasty, check out this guide on balsamic dressing marinaded chicken.

Finish the dish and bake it

Top the chicken casserole with the panko crumb mixture and sprinkle with a little salt and pepper.

I recommend setting the glass dish on a baking sheet so it’s easy to move in and out of the oven without spilling.

The baked chicken parmesan with vodka sauce cooks in the oven for 25 minutes at 350 degrees. Then cooks in the broiler on high for 2-4 minutes. The baked chicken parmesan with vodka sauce is done when the panko topping is golden brown.

Love easy weeknight dinners? Check out these cheesy Italian stuffed peppers and this cheesy baked rigatoni with ground beef.

baked chicken parmesan with vodka sauce over fresh pasta with fresh basil
Mmm Mmm… now this is what an easy weeknight comfort dish should look like!

What sides go with baked chicken parm?

Check out how to make tomato sauce from crushed tomatoes to try this recipe with regular tomato sauce. And see this recipe on sous vide brussels sprouts for an easy vegetable side dish.

Tasty tips and notes for this baked chicken parmesan with vodka sauce recipe

  • Serve baked chicken parmesan with vodka sauce over pasta or potatoes
  • Skip the panko crumbs to make this dish low carb
  • If available, use a fresh mozzarella cheese log, diced into cubes, instead of shredded mozzarella
  • Make in batches and freeze this baked chicken parmesan casserole recipe to make easy dinners in the future
  • This recipe in an 8×8 glass cooking dish will feed about four people
  • Set the glass dish on a baking sheet so it’s easy to take in and out of the oven
  • For smaller servings, divide this meal into smaller oven-safe pyrex dishes (this is a great idea for freezing and baking later)
  • For effortless chicken, use a digital meat thermometer that beeps when the chicken is cooked to completion
  • In lieu of fresh herbs, you have to try my favorite pasta sprinkle, which I also love on this recipe for homemade pizza
  • If you’re using dried herbs, use half the amount as the flavor will be stronger

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baked chicken parmesan with vodka sauce with a white kitchen towel on a dinner table

Baked Chicken Parmesan with Vodka Sauce Recipe (Sip Bite Go)

This recipe for baked chicken parmesan with vodka sauce is a life saver for busy weeknights. Yet, impressive enough to serve to guests for a Sunday dinner. It’s an easy comfort food dish with all the tasty flavors of chicken parm, but without any of the hassle. Using vodka sauce straight out of the jar adds a ton of flavor and makes this baked chicken parmesan unique.
Course Dinner, Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 380 kcal
Author Jenna Passaro

Ingredients

Baked chicken

  • 2 lbs chicken breast
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper

Chicken Parmesan Casserole

  • 1 jar vodka sauce
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Panko topping

  • 1 cup panko crumbs
  • 2 tbsp basil fresh chopped
  • 1.5 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. First, bake chicken in the oven. Preheat oven to 400. Drizzle olive oil on the chicken and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place chicken in an oven safe pan and cook for 10 minutes. Flip chicken and cook an additional 15 minute, or until juices run clear when the chicken is cut. For fool-proof cooking to the safe 165 degrees, use a thermometer to make sure chicken is cooked through.

  2. Turn oven down to 350 degrees. Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and add the chicken to an 8×8 glass cooking dish. Add vodka sauce, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Toss all ingredients together and set aside.

  3. Make the crunchy panko topping. Mix panko crumbs, basil and olive oil in a small bowl. Top the chicken casserole with the panko crumb mixture and sprinkle with salt and pepper. 

  4. Bake the chicken parmesan casserole for 25 minutes at 350 degrees. Set the glass dish on a baking sheet so it’s easy to safely take in and out of the oven. Set the broiler to high and broil for 2-4 minutes. The baked chicken parmesan with vodka sauce is done when the panko topping is golden brown.

  5. Serve over pasta or potatoes (optional)

Recipe Notes

  • The chicken baking instructions are for a convection oven, and it may take longer to cook if you’re not using one
  • Serve baked chicken parmesan with vodka sauce over pasta or potatoes
  • If available, use a fresh mozzarella cheese log, diced into cubes, instead of shredded mozzarella
  • Make in batches and freeze this baked chicken parmesan casserole recipe to make easy dinners in the future
  • This recipe in an 8×8 glass cooking dish will feed about four people
  • Set the glass dish on a baking sheet so it’s easy to take in and out of the oven
  • For smaller servings, divide this meal into smaller oven-safe pyrex dishes (this is a great idea for freezing and baking later)
  • For effortless chicken, use a digital meat thermometer that beeps when the chicken is cooked to completion
  • In lieu of fresh herbs, you have to try my favorite pasta sprinkle, which I also love on this recipe for homemade pizza
  • If you’re using dried herbs, use half the amount as the flavor will be stronger
Nutrition Facts
Baked Chicken Parmesan with Vodka Sauce Recipe (Sip Bite Go)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 380 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 117mg39%
Sodium 1577mg69%
Potassium 976mg28%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 42g84%
Vitamin A 775IU16%
Vitamin C 9.9mg12%
Calcium 234mg23%
Iron 2.4mg13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Sylvie says

    April 4, 2019 at 4:20 pm

    This looks like such a perfect dinner party recipe! I love that you baked the chicken in the oven rather than fry it, and the panko crumbs surely bring a delicious crunch to the recipe! Yum 🙂5 stars

    Reply
  2. Rosa says

    April 4, 2019 at 4:26 pm

    Oh wow this sounds so great. You had me at vodka 😂😂5 stars

    Reply
  3. Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes says

    April 4, 2019 at 4:32 pm

    Oh yum! What an awesome dinner this is 🙂 A green salad on the side and it is the perfect meal. This really is one the whole family loves.5 stars

    Reply
  4. Tara says

    April 4, 2019 at 4:47 pm

    Ooh, I definitely need to try this on a busy weeknight. I often have all those ingredients on hand. Love all the tips you included.5 stars

    Reply
  5. Anita @ Daily Cooking Quest says

    April 4, 2019 at 4:53 pm

    I have never tried baking a chicken parmesan before, but I can tell this is so much easier than the traditional method. Do you have any recipe for a vodka sauce? Or maybe a particular brand that you love to use for this?5 stars

    Reply
    • Developer says

      April 4, 2019 at 9:10 pm

      Yes! To make it easily, a jar vodka sauce like Trader Joe’s works well. The addition of fresh herbs brightens up the sauce. And you’re right – it’s much easier than traditional chicken parm.

      Reply
  6. Hannah Flack says

    June 3, 2020 at 3:28 am

    Thanks! My fiancé is an amazing cook but me, not so much! I made this today for dinner so he didn’t have to cook. It was great! Easy enough for this inexperienced cook and tasty enough for his experienced taste buds! This recipe is a keeper! 5 stars

    Reply

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