20 Minutes Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti
Ready in just 20 minutes, this Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti is the ultimate weeknight dinner that combines speed, flavor, and comfort. Featuring golden, crispy breaded chicken breasts smothered in marinara sauce and gooey melted mozzarella cheese, this classic Italian-American dish is paired with perfectly al dente spaghetti for a complete meal. The recipe’s simplicity lies in its clever use of pantry staples like breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and garlic powder, while delivering a restaurant-quality experience. Finished with a touch of fresh basil, this one-skillet meal minimizes cleanup and maximizes deliciousness, making it ideal for busy schedules or last-minute cravings. Search no further for a quick, hearty, and satisfying dinner idea—this 20-Minute Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti is your new go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 large Egg
- 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Marinara sauce
- 0.5 cup Mozzarella cheese
- 8 ounces Spaghetti
- 4 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a pot of water to boil for the spaghetti while you prepare the chicken. Add a pinch of salt to the boiling water.
Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
Place the flour in a shallow dish, beat the egg in a second dish, and mix the breadcrumbs with Parmesan cheese in a third dish.
Coat each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess, then dip it in the beaten egg, and finally coat it with the breadcrumb and Parmesan mixture.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Meanwhile, add spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions (about 8-10 minutes). Drain when cooked.
Preheat your oven’s broiler to high. Spread half the marinara sauce in the skillet, place the chicken breasts on top, and spoon the remaining marinara over the chicken. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
Place the skillet under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Watch closely to avoid burning.
Serve the chicken Parmesan over cooked spaghetti, garnished with fresh basil leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2069 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.0 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.6 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 564 mg | 188% | |
| Sodium | 4456 mg | 194% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 147.7 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.9 g | ||
| Protein | 160.9 g | 322% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 813 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 300 mg | 6% | |
*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.
