Transform your weeknight dinners with this Easy Skillet Chicken Parmesan, a comforting Italian classic made simple! Juicy, golden-breaded chicken breasts are perfectly crisped in a skillet, then smothered in rich marinara sauce and gooey melted mozzarella cheese. With just 15 minutes of prep and a single pan, this recipe delivers bold flavors without the fuss. A Parmesan-infused breadcrumb coating adds a nutty crunch, while fresh basil leaves bring a pop of vibrant freshness to each bite. Ideal for busy weekdays or a cozy date night, serve this crowd-pleaser with pasta, a side salad, or crusty bread for an irresistibly satisfying meal. Quick, easy, and packed with flavor, this skillet chicken parmesan is a must-have for your dinner rotation!
Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
Season both sides of the chicken with salt and black pepper.
Set up a dredging station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mix of breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
Dredge each chicken breast first in flour, then in egg, and finally in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating to the chicken.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the breaded chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Reduce the heat to low and spoon marinara sauce over each chicken breast, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the chicken and cover the skillet with a lid. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Calories |
2058 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 103.6 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.7 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 768 mg | 256% | |
| Sodium | 4329 mg | 188% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.1 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.1 g | ||
| Protein | 173.6 g | 347% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 1196 mg | 92% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 1080 mg | 23% | |
*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.