Skillet Chicken Parmesan
Satisfy your craving for comfort food with this irresistible Skillet Chicken Parmesan—a one-pan wonder that combines golden, crispy breaded chicken with rich marinara sauce and gooey melted mozzarella. In just 45 minutes, you’ll create a hearty meal that feels restaurant-worthy but is easy enough for a weeknight dinner. The secret lies in perfectly breaded chicken breasts, coated with a Parmesan-infused crust and pan-fried to perfection, then gently simmered in a marinara sauce and topped with cheese for a luscious finish. Garnished with fresh basil, this dish is a delightful mashup of crispy and cheesy goodness. Serve it on its own or over spaghetti for a full Italian-inspired dinner the whole family will adore.
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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 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Pound the chicken breasts 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 breading station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip it into the egg, and then coat it with the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating.
Heat 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. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Drain any excess oil from the skillet and lower the heat to medium-low. Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet and spread it evenly.
Nestle the cooked chicken breasts into the sauce. Spoon a little sauce over each piece of chicken, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
Cover the skillet with a lid and let it cook on low heat for 5–7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve warm, either on its own or with spaghetti or your favorite pasta.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2350 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.1 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.1 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 796 mg | 265% | |
| Sodium | 6284 mg | 273% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 146.3 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.2 g | ||
| Protein | 184.9 g | 370% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 1438 mg | 111% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 1211 mg | 26% | |
*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.
