One Pan Chicken Parmigiana
Transform weeknight dinners with this easy and delicious One Pan Chicken Parmigiana recipe! Featuring tender, golden-breaded chicken breasts nestled in a rich, garlicky marinara sauce and topped with gooey melted mozzarella, this dish is a flavorful twist on a classic comfort food. Everything comes together in a single oven-safe skillet, minimizing cleanup without sacrificing flavor. Fresh basil adds a bright, aromatic finish, while the option to serve over pasta makes it a complete, satisfying meal. Perfect for busy nights, this quick-prep recipe combines the simplicity of one-pan cooking with the indulgence of Italian-inspired cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 pieces eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 5 pieces fresh basil leaves
- 2 cups optional pasta (cooked, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with grated Parmesan cheese.
Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off the excess, then dip into the egg, and finally coat with the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the breaded chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown (the chicken will finish cooking in the oven). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet and sauté the minced garlic for 30 seconds, being careful not to burn it.
Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet over the garlic and stir to combine. Allow the sauce to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Nestle the browned chicken breasts into the sauce. Spoon a bit of the sauce over each piece of chicken.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the chicken and sauce.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F) and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve hot, optionally with cooked pasta.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
698 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.6 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 192 mg | 64% | |
| Sodium | 1307 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.2 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.2 g | ||
| Protein | 50.8 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 375 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 374 mg | 8% | |
*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.
