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A plate of skillet chicken parmesan features breaded chicken topped with tomato sauce and melted cheese over spaghetti. A fork holds a piece of the chicken, garnished with fresh herbs. Another plate and a pan are partially visible nearby.

Skillet Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Melissa Griffiths
Make restaurant-quality Skillet Chicken Parmesan at home in just one pan! This easy recipe features crispy breaded chicken breasts, homemade tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese for a delicious weeknight dinner!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 574 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ⅓ cup chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (1 can)
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup fresh basil (chopped)
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • ⅓ cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 egg (lightly beaten)
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 pound cooked spaghetti for serving

Instructions
 

  • For sauce, melt butter over medium heat in a medium saucepan. Add onion and garlic, cook until tender. Add tomatoes, sugar, salt, and pepper and stir. Bring to boiling and reduce heat. Simmer about 10 minutes or until desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Stir in basil. 
    1 tablespoon butter, ⅓ cup chopped onion, 1 clove garlic, 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, ½ teaspoon sugar, ⅛ teaspoon salt, ¼ cup fresh basil
  • Meanwhile, using the flat side of a meat mallet, flatten chicken between two pieces of plastic wrap until about ¼ inch thick. 
    4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • In a shallow bowl, stir together bread crumbs, 3 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese and oregano. In a second bowl, stir together egg and milk. Dip chicken into egg mixture; coat evenly with crumb mixture. 
    ⅓ cup seasoned bread crumbs, 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, 1 egg, 2 tablespoons milk
  • In a 12-inch skillet heat oil over medium heat. Cook chicken for 4 to 6 minutes or until golden, turning once. 
    3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Spoon sauce over chicken. Top with mozzarella and the remaining 1 tablespoon of Parmesan. Let stand 2 minutes. If desired, serve with hot cooked pasta.
    4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1 pound cooked spaghetti for serving

Notes

Chicken Breast Size: Use standard chicken breasts weighing around 6 ounces each for this recipe. If the chicken breasts are particularly large, slice them into smaller portions before breading.
A Family Favorite: This chicken parmesan will impress everyone at the table. The combination of crispy coating, rich flavor, and straightforward preparation makes it a total winner, especially when factoring in the minimal cleanup.
Pounding Tools: There are plenty of options for flattening the chicken breasts. A meat mallet, rolling pin, or even a hammer works well to get them to the right thickness. If you are hesitant about using plastic wrap for flattening the meat, you can use parchment paper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 of 4 servingsCalories: 574kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 39gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 137mgSodium: 566mgPotassium: 762mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 554IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 206mgIron: 4mg
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