Easy Skillet Chicken Parmesan
on Feb 13, 2021, Updated Jul 19, 2024
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This Easy Skillet Chicken Parmesan is comfort food at its finest, and you won’t believe how simple it is to make.
I love that you can whip up chicken parmesan in one dish! Hello, easy clean-up! One-pot wonders are my love language. Chicken parmesan is an Italian restaurant favorite that you can create right in your own kitchen.
Its also a great option to get the kids in the kitchen cooking with you as well. This classic dish is easy to make and tastes delicious. It will be a big hit with the whole family!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- This classic chicken parmesan is made by breading chicken breasts and cooking them in a skillet—super easy.
- It is topped with a delicious marinara sauce and covered in creamy mozzarella cheese. What’s not to love about that?!
- It is a great recipe for your kids to learn how to cook. They can add something simple and tasty to their repertoire.
Recipe Ingredients
- Butter
- Onion
- Tomatoes – one can of diced
- Seasonings – salt, basil, garlic, oregano, and sugar
- Chicken breasts
- Bread crumbs
- Egg
- Milk
- Olive oil
- Cheese – mozzarella and parmesan
- Cooked spaghetti – for serving
See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Chicken Parmesan
- For the sauce, melt the butter, add the onion and garlic, and cook until tender. Add the tomatoes, sugar, salt, pepper, basil and simmer.
- Flatten the chicken between two pieces of plastic wrap.
- Stir together bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and oregano. In a second bowl, stir together egg and milk. Dip the chicken into the egg mixture, then the crumb mixture.
- Cook chicken until golden, and spoon sauce over and top with cheese and pasta.
Recipe FAQs
Chicken parmesan can be stored in the fridge for 4-5 days. Make sure it is stored in an airtight container. When you are ready to reheat, I like to add a little bit of sauce to make the chicken nice and moist. You can reheat it in the microwave, oven, or an air fryer.
Yes. I recommend pounding the chicken breast so it is equal in thickness when cooking. I have found that when you pound the chicken, it is also more tender. Place the chicken in a Ziploc bag or wrap it in plastic before you begin to pound it out. You can use a meat tenderizer, rolling pin, or even a hammer.
You can serve chicken parmesan over any pasta, rice, or zucchini noodles. Add a side salad, and dinner is served!
Expert Tips
- As an alternative to serving this delicious Chicken Parmesan over noodles, try serving it with my easy manicotti recipe. This dish pairs wonderfully with Chicken Parmesan for an Italian feast your family and friends will rave about.
- This classic dish can also be made using an air fryer or baked. Both are delicious options!
- If you want to add a little something extra to the dish, try this yummy Spinach and Mushroom Marinara sauce.
More Chicken Recipes to Consider
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Shredded Chicken Tacos
From Scratch Recipes
Chicken Marinade
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Chicken Meatballs
Soups, Stews & Chowders
Chicken Wild Rice Soup
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Chicken Parmesan
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes, (14.5 ounce)
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 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.
- Meanwhile, using the flat side of a meat mallet, flatten chicken between two pieces of plastic wrap until about ¼ inch thick.
- 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.
- In a 12-inch skillet heat oil over medium heat. Cook chicken for 4 to 6 minutes or until golden, turning once.
- 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.
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Notes
- For this recipe, use standard-size chicken breasts, about 6 ounces each. If you have huge chicken breasts, consider cutting them down into smaller pieces.
- This recipe for Chicken Parmesan will get rave reviews. It is crispy, delicious, and easy to make. And let’s not forget about that easy cleanup. Sounds like a winner in my book!
- It’s a great recipe for kids to learn how to make because it’s simple and delicious!
- You can use a meat tenderizer, rolling pin, or even a hammer to pound the chicken.
Really awesome recipe