Quick Chicken Parmesan
A speedy and delicious take on a classic, this Quick Chicken Parmesan features crispy breaded chicken topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.25 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1 pound total, pounded to about 1/2 inch thickness
- 1.5 cups marinara sauce your favorite
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a shallow dish, combine the whole wheat breadcrumbs, panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and Italian herbs. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring it's evenly coated on all sides. Place the coated chicken in the hot skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. The chicken does not need to be cooked through at this point.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 5-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove from oven, spoon marinara sauce over each chicken breast, and top with a slice of mozzarella cheese.
- Return the skillet to the oven and bake for another 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve immediately, optionally garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For an even crispier chicken, you can bake the breaded chicken breasts separately first until golden, then add the sauce and cheese and bake again. This recipe is great served with a side of pasta or a fresh green salad.