Copycat Carrabba’s Chicken Parmesan

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Carrabba’s Chicken Parmesan

Ever wondered how you can enjoy Carrabba’s Chicken Parmesan, anytime you want, and for a fraction of the price? We have you covered! The best part is that the finished product is delicious, and the process of making it is easy! 

Copycat Carrabba's Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan

Chicken parmesan is traditionally a piece of boneless chicken, that has been hammered with a meat mallet, breaded, and fried until it is cooked. It is then covered in pasta sauce, then topped with parmesan cheese and baked until the cheese starts to melt. This dish can be served with noodles, or alone. It is best when enjoyed hot. 

Carrabba’s Chicken Parmesan Flavorful Recipe to Create as Simple Dinner

With this copycat recipe for Carrabba’s Chicken Parmesan, you can easily create a simple dinner, that tastes amazing! Remember, just because a meal is easy to prepare, does not mean that it will not taste amazing. 

Authentic Chicken Parmesan {Family Recipe}

Although Carrabba’s serves a delicious Chicken Parmesan, this dish is also an authentic Italian recipe that has been a favorite for many generations. This tasty recipe will walk you through the steps you will need to follow to make this tasty meal at home. When I tried it, I was surprised at how easy it really was. 

“Best Chicken Parmesan Ever!”

This recipe will assist you in making a Chicken Parmesan that can compete with Carrabba’s or even better! When you are in the mood for Italian, it is hard to go wrong with a good chicken parmesan recipe. 

Carrabba’s Chicken Parmesan Recipe

In this recipe, we are going to walk you through a step-by-step process to make a delicious copycat Carrabba’s Chicken Parmesan recipe for dinner. It is quite easy when you follow these simple steps. 

Carrabba’s Chicken Parmesan Recipe Video

How To Make Carrabba’s Chicken Parmesan

To begin making your copycat Carrabba’s Chicken Parmesan, start by gathering the following ingredients. Then, get your taste buds into gear so that they are ready to go! 

Ingredients

4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts

Egg wash

4 large eggs
½ cup milk

Bread Crumbs

1 cup bread crumbs
1 tsp Italian seasoning 

Flour Coating

1 cup flour
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
½ tsp garlic
½ tsp Italian seasoning
1 cup vegetable oil, for frying
24 oz jar marinara sauce
½ cup parmesan cheese, for topping
¼ cup mozzarella cheese, for topping

Preparation

Step 1

Gather all your ingredients, then in individual bowls create an egg wash, breadcrumbs, and flour coating mixture and mix well. If necessary, cut and trim your chicken, then use a meat mallet to hammer out the chicken. You want them to be about 1 inch to 1 ½ inch thick. Pour your oil into a deep skillet and heat, but do not let the oil get any hotter than 350°F

Instructions

Step 2

Now that all of your different pieces are prepared, begin by taking your first piece of chicken and dipping it in the egg mixture. Dip both sides. 

Step 3

Move on to the flour mixture, then repeat dipping the chicken in the eggs and flour again. Now that your piece of chicken has had two coats of each, place it into the breadcrumbs and roll it so that the entire piece of chicken is covered in breadcrumbs. Now you are ready to dip it into the oil. Place your piece of raw breaded chicken into the vegetable oil and cook on each side until golden. 

Step 4

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Step 5

Spray baking dish with cooking spray. Once the chicken has been browned, place your browned, but still raw pieces of chicken into the baking dish. Repeat, egg wash, flour mixture, and breadcrumb process with all pieces of chicken. 

Step 6

Once complete, and all pieces of chicken are now in the baking dish, top with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes uncovered, or until your internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F, and cheese has started to turn golden around the edges. 

Step 7

Remove from the oven, top with parsley or basil and serve while hot. Enjoy! 

Recipe Notes

If you prefer, you may cook the chicken completely by frying it in the vegetable oil. However, if you do this, you will need to warm up your marinara sauce on the stovetop as well or place the chicken, covered in marinara sauce and topped with cheese on low broil, until cheese is melted and sauce is warm. 

How to Make Authentic Chicken Parmesan (Parmigiana) – Step by Step

The above step-by-step instructions make the process of preparing Carrabba’s Chicken Parmesan an easy process, that you can follow if time allows. Also, be sure to check out the following tips and tricks to help make your dish amazing! 

Make it Crispy

If you like crispy chicken, then these two tips are something you will want to be sure to check out! First, to make your Chicken Parmesan crispy, try using a cast-iron skillet, or a heavy pan to fry your chicken. Try frying it for about three minutes on each side, or just until it is crispy. Then place your browned chicken into your baking dish. Layer your marinara sauce and cheese, then bake for 10-15 minutes. If you like your chicken and cheese extra crispy, try broiling it on high for ONE more minute. Be sure to keep an eye on it, as it will cook very fast on high broil. 

Our Favorite Ways to Serve It

Some of our favorite ways to serve this copycat Carrabba’s Chicken Parmesan are as follows:

Plain. Serve it plain with a vegetable salad as your side, it is a delicious meal and does not need much added to it. 

Pasta. Serve your Chicken Parmesan on top of your favorite pasta. Some pasta ideas for you are to serve on top of spaghetti, rigatoni, or penne, any kind of pasta will work! 

Vegetables. Another favorite way to serve Chicken Parmesan is to serve alongside a mix of our favorite roasted vegetables. 

These are just a few of our favorites, feel free to get creative and serve this delicious meal alongside some of your favorites! 

How to Make it Low Carb

If you are looking for a low-carb alternative, we have a great idea for you, that will also taste wonderful. The part of this dish that contains the most carbs is of course the breading. If you remove this, then the dish will contain far fewer carbs and be healthier for you. 

To achieve less carbs, prepare the dish as instructed, only instead of the breading, substitute a mixture of 1 cup parmesan cheese, ½ cup mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Dip the mixture in your eggs, then into the cheese mix. Bake as instructed above. This makes a delicious alternative that contains far fewer carbs. 

Make Italian Breadcrumbs

Using Italian breadcrumbs in this dish, tastes amazing, but what if you don’t have any and can’t find them at your grocery store? Don’t fret! We have a homemade recipe for you, that will make delicious homemade Italian breadcrumbs. 

Toast six slices of your favorite bread, then place them into a food processor and pulse until they are ground finely. Mix with 2 tsp Italian seasoning blend, 1 ½ tsp garlic powder, and ½ tsp salt. This is easy to make and tastes amazing! 

Extra Helpful Recipes Tips

The best pot for browning chicken: If you have access to a cast-iron skillet, this will work the best for browning your chicken. If you do not have a cast-iron skillet, stainless steel is the second-best option. 

Chicken breast vs chicken cutlets: For a tasty Chicken Parmesan, you can use either one. The difference is that a breast is a whole thing, whereas a chicken cutlet is a slice of meat from the chicken breast. 

What to use instead of breadcrumbs: If you do not have breadcrumbs, you can simply toast slices of bread and then blend them up. You can also use crushed corn flakes or crushed crackers. 

Make our homemade sauce: If you are feeling ambitious, you can try making your own homemade sauce. While the process is quite simple, the execution can be quite time-consuming. To make this you will need to sauté in olive oil, 3 cloves minced garlic, and one onion. Then add in about eight tomatoes that have been diced and skins removed. Simmer with 1 sprig of basil, ½ tsp oregano, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp sugar, and a tiny pinch of red pepper flakes. Simmer over medium-low heat until sauce breaks down and cooks. Stir vigorously, and serve. 

Best baking vessel: There are two great options for baking dishes to use. If you have access to a stainless-steel pan, or a ceramic baking dish, these are the two that will work the very best, while glass also works. 

Tips For Freezing & Storing Leftovers

There are two main ways to store your leftovers, in the fridge or in the freezer. Any leftovers should be kept in the fridge after they have been securely sealed and should not be kept any longer than three days in the refrigerator. 

Freezing tips (2 ways):

There are two ways you can freeze this dish. Both should be kept in an airtight container or a sealable plastic bag in the freezer. 

Freeze chicken parm: Chicken Parmesan can be frozen after it has been completely prepared. It is best when stored in an airtight container, and frozen for no more than three months. When ready to thaw, place in your refrigerator overnight, then bake at 375°F until warm all the way through. If the outside is cooking faster than the inside, cover with foil and bake. 

Freeze chicken cutlets: The other way to freeze this dish is to prepare the chicken as far as browning it in a pan. Before you bake with marinara sauce and cheese, and place it in an airtight container and freeze. To thaw, place in the fridge overnight and allow it to thaw out. Bake at 375°F, until thawed. Then cover with sauce and cheese and broil on low for 3-5 minutes, or just until sauce is warm, and cheese is golden. 

Carrabba’s Chicken Parmesan Review

This copycat recipe for Carrabba’s Chicken Parmesan is very similar to the original, if not better in taste. The only way for you to know for sure is to try making this dish yourself! Try making this recipe and let us know what you think about it. 

Nutrition Facts

Chicken Parmesan Panini Nutrition Facts

730 Calories, 42g Fat, 105mg cholesterol, 50g carbohydrates, 37g protein

Calorie Burn Time

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58 minutes79 minutes106 minutes192 minutes

Nutrition Summary:

While the original chicken parmesan from Carrabba’s is not extremely healthy for you, making your own at home is healthier for your body and you can also choose to remove the breading or use olive oil in place of vegetable oil. You can also completely skip frying it and bake it the entire time in the oven. All of these options are a positive impact on the nutritional value. 

Move Over Chicken Parmesan

If you love this recipe for Chicken Parmesan, you might be interested in trying it with a Beef Filet. That’s right, you can make it as stated above, only replace the chicken with a 6-8 oz Beef Filet. Try it and let us know what you think! 

Carrabba’s Champagne Chicken

Another great twist on this classic Chicken Parmesan recipe is to convert it into a champagne chicken. To do this, simply add 1/4 cup dry champagne to the dipping process, as you bread the chicken. Give this twist a try and let us know if you like it! 

Commonly Asked Questions

What do I serve with chicken parmesan?

Some great ideas of things to serve with chicken parmesan are pasta, lettuce salad, raw or cooked vegetables, and fruit. 

How do I make chicken parmesan in the oven?

To make it in the oven, you can first brown it in a fry pan with oil, or you can skip that step and simply bake it longer in the oven. 

How many calories in Carrabba’s Chicken Parmesan without sides, soup, or salad?

690 Calories, 34g fat, 26g carbs, 7g fiber, 69g protein

What are Carrabba’s Italian Grill common menu items?

Appetizers & Small Plates, Specialties Entrees, Steaks & Chops, Seafood, Combinations, Pasta, Soups and Salads, Sides, Dolci, Beverages, Kids Meals, Family Bundles

Carrabba’s Chicken Parmesan Sandwich Nutrition Facts

620 calories, 18g fat, 100mg cholesterol, 1260mg sodium, 66g carbohydrates, 44g protein.  

Carrabba’s Italian Grill – Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan is a delicious dish that Carrabba’s Italian Grill features. It makes for a delicious dinner but is easy to make yourself. This recipe can give Carrabba’s version of the dish some stiff competition. Try out this recipe! 

What are your favorite sides to serve with Carrabba’s Chicken Parmesan?

Conclusion

Now that we have walked through the step-by-step instructions on how you too can create this copycat recipe for Carrabba’s Chicken Parmesan, it is time for you to give it a try. Be sure to write to us and let us know how it went, and what you thought of this delicious dish. 

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