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    Home » Recipes » Keto Chicken Recipes

    Published: May 9, 2023 · by: Jennifer Banz · This post may contain affiliate links

    Keto Chicken Parmesan

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    Keto chicken parmesan is a quick, easy, and delicious recipe to make for an easy keto dinner recipe. Thin chicken breasts are crusted in parmesan cheese, pan fried until golden brown, then topped with marinara and melty mozzarella cheese! I also give air fryer instructions!

    keto chicken parmesan on a platter

    I don't know why, but I always consider dinners like chicken parmesan better left up to restaurants.  I love it, but only if someone else is making it.  Come to find out, it really is easy to prepare...especially this keto chicken parmesan!

    This Keto Chicken Parmesan Recipe is super easy!  It requires just 6 ingredients (if you use store bought marinara) and a little over 30 minutes to make!  I love that there are no bread crumbs (so it's gluten-free) or almond flour needed. This chicken parm is out of this world!

    Side dishes for keto chicken parmesan:

    • Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
    • Blistered Green Beans with Bacon
    • Zucchini Noodles
    • Parmesan Zucchini and Corn Skillet
    • Easy Stuffed Mushrooms

    To get started with this keto chicken parmesan, I first cut my thick chicken breasts in half, lengthwise.  My chicken breasts were really thick, but only the size of my palm.  I ended up with 6 chicken breast cutlets that were about ¾ of an inch thick.

    chicken being sliced in half

    Once your chicken is prepped, get your dredging stations set up.  I had one bowl with 2 beaten eggs and ½ teaspoon of Italian seasoning.  Then in a shallow bowl, I had 1 cup of shredded parmesan.  The perfect parmesan for this recipe is the pre-shredded kind.  I used Kraft brand.

    dredging chicken in parmesan cheese

    Now we need to get our frying pan ready.  I used a large non-stick skillet that I also sprayed with cooking spray (avocado oil works too).  I tried to use a cast iron skillet with oil, but as the parmesan cheese melted, it stuck to the pan and made a mess.

    Time to cook the chicken!  Coat each chicken breast with the egg mixture, then dredge them in the parmesan cheese, really making sure to get a good coating.  Finally, lay the chicken in the skillet and cook for 3 minutes on each side.  A gorgeous golden crust will form.

    Pro tip:

    • You want to make sure to use shredded, not grated parmesan cheese for this keto chicken parmesan recipe. You do not want the powder kind.
    • Use chicken breast sliced in half lengthwise instead of pounding the chicken thin between pieces of plastic wrap. This makes for a much easier and less messy preparation.
    crispy chicken with mozzarella and marinara on top

    Place each cooked chicken breast in a casserole dish.  Spoon 2 tablespoons of marinara on each piece, followed by 2 slices of fresh mozzarella cheese (shredded works too).  Time to bake until the cheese melts!

    I use a jarred marinara sauce but you can make your own with my recipe for keto marinara sauce.

    The result?  Perfectly cooked chicken breast with flavorful parmesan "breading" and lots of gooey cheese.  A weeknight keto dinner that will make your families eyes light up! Top with fresh basil or red pepper flakes for garnish and you have the ultimate low carb chicken parmesan.

    finished low carb chicken parmesan on a platter

    Serve this amazing keto meal with steamed cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, or even mashed cauliflower.

    Make this keto chicken parmesan in the air fryer

    Prepare your air fryer by lining the basket or tray with foil and spraying the foil with cooking spray or coating with oil.

    Dredge the chicken breast with the parmesan just like the instructions in step 2. Work in batches, if necessary. Place each piece in the air fryer basket and air fry at 400F for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.

    Top with the marinara and the cheese and air fry for 3-5 minutes more, or until the cheese is melted and starting to brown.

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    cooked chicken parmesan on a platter

    Keto Chicken Parmesan - 4 Net Carbs!

    Keto chicken parmesan is a quick, easy, and delicious recipe to make for dinner. Thin chicken breasts are crusted in parmesan cheese, pan fried until golden brown, then topped with marinara and melty mozzarella cheese! I also give air fryer instructions!
    4.86 from 21 votes
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    Course: dinner
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 8 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 33 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 333
    Author: Jennifer Banz

    Ingredients

    • 3 Chicken Breast, cut in half lengthwise
    • 2 Eggs, beaten
    • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese, Pre-shredded
    • ¾ Cup Marinara sauce
    • 12 Ounces Fresh Mozzarella, sliced into 12 slices You can also use shredded mozzarella
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    Equipment

    • Meat Thermometer (Click here for the one I like best on Amazon

    Instructions

    • Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and pre-heat the oven to 375F
    • Combine the eggs and the Italian seasoning in medium sized bowl.  Add the Parmesan cheese to another bowl.  Coat the chicken cutlets in the egg mixtures, then into the parmesan, being sure to coat the chicken well.
    • Spray the skillet with cooking spray and cook the coated chicken on each side for 3 minutes.  Remove to a baking dish.
    • Spoon 2 tablespoons of marinara on top of each cutlet, followed by 2 ounces of fresh mozzarella.
    • Bake in the pre-heated oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese melts and the chicken is cooked through. Use an internal meat thermometer to insure the internal temperature should be 165F.  Serve

    Jennifer's tips

      • You want to make sure to use shredded, not grated parmesan cheese for this keto chicken parmesan recipe. You do not want the powder kind.
      • Use chicken breast sliced in half lengthwise instead of pounding the chicken thin between pieces of plastic wrap. This makes for a much easier and less messy preparation.
      • Make this keto chicken parmesan in the air fryer

        Prepare your air fryer by lining the basket or tray with foil and spraying the foil with cooking spray or coating with oil.
        Prepare the chicken breast with the parmesan just like the instructions in step 2. Work in batches, if necessary. Place each piece in the air fryer basket and air fry at 400F for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
        Top with the marinara and the cheese and air fry for 3-5 minutes more, or until the cheese is melted and starting to brown.
    Servings: 6

    Nutrition per serving

    Serving: 1chicken breast with sauce and cheese | Calories: 333 | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 21g

    Nutrition is provided as a courtesy only. Please re-calculate on your own with the ingredients and amounts you used for the most accurate data.

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    1. Meghan says

      September 26, 2022 at 7:46 pm

      5 stars
      I did not stray from the instructions at all, I cannot believe how delicious and incredibly easy it is to make this recipe! I used a non stick skillet and let the chicken cook for the full 3 minutes that you suggested before I moved it at all, allowing the parmesan cheese to crispify, and I had no issues with it sticking to the pan. I feel confident that I would be able to use my cast iron for this recipe next time.

      Reply
    2. Cassie says

      August 30, 2020 at 5:59 pm

      5 stars
      I have made this several times and it’s always a big hit with the family! I eat mine with zucchini noodles and the kids eat theirs with regular pasta. Definitely recommend trying if you haven’t already!

      Reply
    3. Kiki says

      January 28, 2020 at 8:27 am

      5 stars
      This was delicious! I used chicken thighs instead and did have to cook a bit longer (not sure why). My picky teenage son had seconds!

      Reply
    4. Rob says

      January 17, 2020 at 5:49 pm

      2 stars
      This would probably be good if the cheese didn’t stick to the bottom of the skillet.

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        January 19, 2020 at 10:00 am

        That's why I suggest a non-stick skillet

        Reply
        • Kim says

          November 18, 2020 at 6:03 pm

          You must have a magic nonstick skillet

    5. Jennifer says

      January 09, 2020 at 7:55 am

      I can smell the heart attack coming from a while away.

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        January 09, 2020 at 10:00 am

        https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2716748/

        Research is your friend. This is a much better use of your time than leaving broad un-researched comments on peoples blogs.

        Have a good day!

        Reply
        • Cindy says

          July 28, 2020 at 1:38 pm

          I'm making this tonight, I so agree with your comment. I have so many friends tell me how bad the Keto diet is, however my blood work has never been so good. My doctor is pleased with my cholesterol numbers. Thank you for this recipe looking forward to dinner.

        • Danni says

          September 29, 2020 at 7:15 am

          Thanks Jennifer! My family is always worried about the amount of fat I'm eating on keto (out of love). Now I have an NIH article I can share with them.

          I've lost 35 lbs, have been at my new normal weight for about a month, cholesterol at 170 and HDL at 70 (really good!). Have gone off some of my type 1.5 Diabetes (LADA type--for those who are diabetic) medications.

          Now I'm just trying to figure out how to maintain without losing more...

      • Eliza says

        November 02, 2020 at 1:58 pm

        You have to be careful to stick to Keto (super low carb) & the fat will not hurt you. If you cheat & eat carbs & then eat high fat, then your statement is correct

        Reply
    6. Teresa says

      January 07, 2020 at 1:27 pm

      I haven’t made this yet but it looks delicious. Question: I’ve heard the
      pre-shredded cheeses have a coating on them to prevent the shreds from clumping & sticking together and that the carb count is increased by that. Is your carb count based on the package numbers? Is that how the whole nutritional counts are calculated or is it an app or similar...? I’m new to this so thanks in advance for insight!

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        January 08, 2020 at 9:13 am

        The increased carb count is negligible. My carb count is based on the package numbers.

        Reply
    7. Jill says

      January 04, 2020 at 9:27 pm

      5 stars
      This was delicious. Thank you!

      Reply
    8. Linda Baxter says

      September 25, 2019 at 11:03 am

      Have you tried making in the air fryer? Any suggestions? I'd like to try and make in the air fryer.

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        September 25, 2019 at 1:59 pm

        I haven't tried it but I bet it would work!

        Reply
    9. Liz says

      August 26, 2019 at 7:03 am

      5 stars
      Wonderful! Thank you for this wholesome recipe. I was so glad to find a recipe not using pork rinds.

      Reply
      • Terri Cull says

        October 17, 2019 at 1:10 pm

        5 stars
        This was amazing! I prepared for my parents and myself for dinner last night. I took two large chicken breasts, put in a ziplock and pounded down to about 3/8 inch thick. Then cut in half. Also, I put Italian Seasoning in the parmesan cheese, not egg. Not sure it really matters. I cooked in about 2 T. Of ghee (make sure its got before adding chicken.). A definate winner, especially for my Dad who is very skeptical of anything keto friendly.

        Reply
    10. FloridaMomOf3 says

      August 24, 2019 at 1:57 pm

      5 stars
      This was soooo good!

      Reply
    11. Melinda says

      June 12, 2019 at 9:51 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious

      Reply
    12. Glenda says

      June 04, 2019 at 7:30 pm

      5 stars
      Simply amazing taste! Thank you for sharing this recipe!

      Reply
    13. Nikki says

      May 22, 2019 at 3:39 pm

      5 stars
      Loved the recipe. I combined grated and shredded parmesan cheese for the coating. I also added my seasonings to the cheese coating as well. Delicious recipe and super simple. I had all ingredients on hand. Love when that happens. Thank you for sharing a great Keto recipe with the rest of us.

      Reply
    14. Meagan says

      April 12, 2019 at 9:12 am

      So combine with frying plus baking, the chicken should cook fully if cut appropriately?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        April 15, 2019 at 2:23 pm

        Yep! If you are unsure, use a meat thermometer. You want the chicken to have an internal temperature of 165F.

        Reply
    15. Cindy says

      March 31, 2019 at 4:07 pm

      5 stars
      You could also use ground pork rinds as a substitute breading instead of the parmesan cheese....or a combination of both! I found fried pork rinds to be a great replacement for bread crumbs. Love the simplicity of this recipe....not to mention the flavor!

      Reply
    16. mobasir hassan says

      March 23, 2019 at 12:30 pm

      i am learning more about keto diet. And looking for a great keto recipe like the chicken parmesan. i hope your recipe can make a difference. Surely going to try this one . Thank you for sharing in such a nice way.

      Reply
    17. Cathy Gomez says

      March 13, 2019 at 6:46 pm

      5 stars
      I used the shredded parmesan the first time and grated parmesan the second. The grated seemed to stick better. I also put the Italian seasoning in the parm instead of in the egg. I also added a little parm with the mozz. I now have to make this every week as everyone loved it.

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        March 14, 2019 at 4:27 pm

        So glad you liked it!

        Reply
    18. Heather says

      February 13, 2019 at 6:38 pm

      5 stars
      This was great. I left mine thicker so they took about 30min in the oven. I used a mix of grated shaker cheese and shaved cheese and added 2T of almond flour because I like the texture it adds. And I seasoned the cheese mixture. I needed about twice the amount of cheese, probably because it was like a flour. I also pan fried it in about a half an inch of oil to hike the fat content. Mine also stuck, but I let them be a couple extra seconds and they loosened up. I'm totally making this again!!

      Reply
    19. Dawn says

      February 08, 2019 at 6:10 pm

      5 stars
      I love the simplicity of this recipe. I fried the chicken using coconut oil. Worked well. It will definitely be a part of my Keto dinners.

      Reply
    20. Marysol says

      January 27, 2019 at 4:18 pm

      Do you salt the chicken before putting it in the egg ??

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        January 27, 2019 at 4:48 pm

        no, the parmesan is salty so I don't add any additional salt

        Reply
    21. Maria says

      January 16, 2019 at 5:59 pm

      My chicken didn't cook all of the way even after baking. Suggestions? I used medium heat for 3 minutes each side.

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        January 17, 2019 at 3:14 pm

        How thin were your chicken breasts? They should be about 1 inch thick after they are cut in half.

        Reply
      • Joan Throckmorton says

        January 19, 2019 at 5:54 pm

        I just had the Parmesan Chicken and it was delish. The breast were huge so I cut them to make the right size portion. This was soooo yummy! I had roasted veggies with the Italian seasoning on them. Great Supper! Thank you!

        Reply
    22. allie says

      January 16, 2019 at 1:09 pm

      I only have grated Parmesan in the house. Do you think this will still work for the crust?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        January 16, 2019 at 4:25 pm

        I don't think it would work very well

        Reply
    23. Mindi says

      January 01, 2019 at 8:24 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe was easy and delicious, I served it with Dreamfields penne pasta and the remaining marinara. I did add some garlic powder in the egg wash just because we love garlic.

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        January 02, 2019 at 12:04 pm

        So glad you liked it!

        Reply
    24. Jessica Formicola says

      November 23, 2018 at 11:32 am

      5 stars
      My family would love this! It has my mouth watering!

      Reply
    25. Kate Hackworthy says

      November 23, 2018 at 9:57 am

      5 stars
      You've made this look so easy. I also leave certain dishes to restaurants, but sometimes they're actually quite easy to make at home!

      Reply
    26. Claire says

      November 04, 2018 at 3:18 pm

      5 stars
      Such a great dinner for the whole family. The kids loved it because it is cheesy chicken and we adults loved it because it fits in with our diet!
      Thank you 😀

      Reply
    27. Shiho says

      November 04, 2018 at 2:19 pm

      5 stars
      I would love to make this recipe. Is marinara sauce same or can be substitute with tomato pasta sauce? I live in Australia and have not seen marinara sauce. Thank you for sharing the recipe 😀

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        November 05, 2018 at 2:48 pm

        Yes, pasta sauce would be a perfect substitute

        Reply
    28. Audrey says

      October 16, 2018 at 4:31 pm

      5 stars
      When I made this, the cheese stuck to pan. I tried both avacado oil and cooking spray with my nonstick pan; the cooking spray worked a little bit better, but the cheese and egg wash still stuck. Any suggestions?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        October 17, 2018 at 2:14 pm

        I haven't run into that problem. Maybe wait a little longer before trying to turn them so they can develop a crust.

        Reply

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