20 Minute Chicken Parmesan
Get dinner on the table in record time with this irresistible 20-Minute Chicken Parmesan! Perfectly crispy chicken breasts are coated in a golden breadcrumb and Parmesan crust, pan-seared to perfection, then topped with rich marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese for a comforting, restaurant-quality meal at home. With just 10 minutes of prep and simple ingredients like chicken, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, and fresh basil, this dish is a weeknight hero that doesn’t sacrifice flavor. Serve it alongside pasta, a fresh salad, or crusty bread for a complete meal that’s as quick as it is satisfying. Ideal for busy nights, this fast and flavorful recipe will quickly become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 4 leaves fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
Place chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin until the chicken is about 1/2-inch thick.
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
Dredge each chicken breast first in the flour, then dip in the egg, and finally coat in the breadcrumb and Parmesan mixture. Press lightly to adhere the coating.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the breaded chicken breasts and cook for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked (the internal temperature should reach 165°F).
Reduce the heat to low. Spoon marinara sauce over the top of each chicken breast and sprinkle evenly with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 2–3 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from heat and garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired. Serve immediately with pasta, salad, or crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2303 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.0 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.7 g | 184% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 786 mg | 262% | |
| Sodium | 6132 mg | 267% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 141.7 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.8 g | ||
| Protein | 182.7 g | 365% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 1417 mg | 109% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 307 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
