Cooking for Mom: Sharing My Favourite Chicken Parmesan

Last week was such a treat! My amazing mom came to visit me here in Yorkton! Whenever she’s in town, I love to cook for her, and her all-time favourite dish that I make is Chicken Parmesan with spaghetti. She enjoyed it so much that I ended up making it for both her suppers while she was here! According to her, I make the best chicken parm (I’m not sure if that’s true, but I’ll happily take the compliment). It just feels good to make something delicious that she really loves.

There’s something special about cooking for the people you care about. It’s not just about the food, it’s about the memories and the smiles around the table. If you’ve got a chicken parm fan in your life, why not give this recipe a try? Who knows, you might start a new tradition too!

Baked Chicken Parmesan (makes 2)

• 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast (cut in half lengthwise) or 2 chicken cutlets
• Italiano seasoning
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Paprika
• Ground oregano
• Salt and pepper
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• Marinara sauce
• Parmesan cheese, freshly shredded (We call this bougie parm, as it is the one that you buy from the grocery store that’s been freshly grated in store. Not the one that has the anti-caking agents and not the Kraft one either.)

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil, then spray with olive oil.
2. Pat chicken dry, then season with Italiano, garlic, onion, paprika, oregano, and salt and pepper. (You gotta measure with your heart for this one. You know how much spice you like.) Press the spices into the chicken (trust me on this).
3. Dip the seasoned chicken in the beaten egg, only enough for it to be coated. Then coat with breadcrumbs.
4. Put the coated chicken on the lined and greased baking sheet, then spray the chicken with olive oil.
5. Bake for 20 minutes. Then remove from oven, spread marinara sauce over the length of the chicken and top with parmesan cheese. Bake for 5 more minutes.
6. Serve alongside spaghetti and some type of veggie. (Gotta be healthy and all that jazz.)