Christopher's Is A Legendary Italian Restaurant In Iowa That Serves Exceptional Homemade Chicken Parmesan
By Kim Magaraci|Published February 23, 2020
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Kim Magaraci graduated Rutgers University with a degree in Geography and has spent the last seven years as a freelance travel writer. Contact: kmagaraci@onlyinyourstate.com
When it comes to comfort food, it’s hard to beat a hearty Italian meal. If you’re looking to track down a place that serves dinner like your Grandma used to make, head to the legendary Christopher’s right in Des Moines. Among a long list of Midwestern and Italian classics, you’ll find the best chicken parm in Iowa.
For more than 50 years, the Giudicessi family has been hosting meals at Christopher's in Des Moines, and they're known for serving up some of the best Italian food in Iowa.
No matter what you're craving, you'll want to start out with their most famous appetizer - Escargot. It's baked in a delicious and flavorful garlic butter and served with crispy toasts. Yum!
While you can't go wrong if you choose an entree from their expansive menu, there's one particular entree that has foodies coming from all over the state - Chicken Parmigiana.
This popular dish is made with fresh chicken breast breaded with a signauture cheese coating. Then, they smother the chicken in a rich cream sauce or a red sauce - though most diners choose to enjoy theirs with both!
Next, the cheesy and smothered chicken is baked with a ton of fresh mozzarella. To finish the dish, the whole creation is served on a bed of pasta. This is what dreams are made of!
After you've stuffed your face with the best chicken parm in Iowa, finish your meal with a sweet treat from their dessert menu. After all, you deserve to spoil yourself every once in a while!