Pan-Fried Chicken Parmesan with Parmesan and Herb Crust

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-02 · Updated 2026-06-02

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Juicy pan-fried chicken breasts coated in a crispy parmesan and herb crust, served with a light tomato sauce for a comforting Australian pub-inspired meal. This Australian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, grated Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Australian cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 large (about 6 oz each), pounded to even thickness chicken breasts
1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
2, beaten large eggs
3/4 cup (75g) breadcrumbs
3 tbsp olive oil
2, minced garlic cloves
1 cup (240ml) canned crushed tomatoes
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
a handful, torn (optional) fresh basil leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: In a shallow bowl, combine 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley, and 1 tsp dried oregano. In separate bowls, place 1/2 cup all-purpose flour and 3/4 cup breadcrumbs. Beat 2 large eggs in a third bowl.
Step 2: Season 2 pounded chicken breasts with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Dredge each breast first in the flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally press into the Parmesan-herb mixture to coat well.
Step 3: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
Step 4: In the same skillet, add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté over medium heat for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
Step 5: Spoon the tomato sauce over the chicken breasts and garnish with torn fresh basil leaves if using. Serve immediately with your choice of side.