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One-Pan Skillet Chicken Parm (No Breading Mess)

Tender golden-seared chicken cutlets simmered in marinara and blanketed in bubbly melted mozzarella without flour bowls or breading mess.

One panKid approvedDead SimpleServes 4
Cook temp
375°F
190°C · preheat
Total time
15 min
5 prep · 10 cook · 2 rest
Flip at
4 min
of 10 min cook
Pull at
165°F
USDA safe minimum
One-Pan Skillet Chicken Parm (No Breading Mess)
Meal Instructions Kitchen · 29 Aug 2026 · Reviewed for USDA food safetyPrint card
Watch the technique7:09

NO BREADING SKILLET CHICKEN PARMESAN · Joanne Pimentel
Demonstrates searing unbreaded chicken cutlets golden in a skillet, topping with marinara and cheese, and covering to melt.

At A Glance // The Quick Brief
Fluff-Free Execution
  • Target //Cook at Medium-High (375°F / 190°C) for 10 mins (flip at 4 mins).
  • Doneness //Pull when internal temperature reaches 165°F (USDA safe minimum). Rest 2 mins before slicing.
  • Golden Rule //Ditch the messy 3-bowl flour, egg, and breadcrumb station. Searing thin seasoned chicken cutlets directly in hot olive oil gives you 100% of the chicken parm comfort with zero breading cleanup and half the carbs.
  • Family Tweak //Serve over buttered spaghetti noodles or inside a warm sub roll for an instant chicken parm sandwich.

Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 piecesBoneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, sliced horizontally into 4 thin cutlets (approx 1.25 lbs)
  • 1 tbspOlive Oil
  • 1 tspItalian Herb Seasoning
  • 1 tspGarlic Powder
  • 1 tspKosher Salt
  • 1/2 tspBlack Pepper
  • 1 1/2 cupsMarinara Sauce, jarred high quality
  • 4 slicesFresh Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1/4 cupGrated Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 tbspFresh Basil Leaves, chopped

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Get to the point

  1. 1

    Season 4 thin chicken cutlets with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

  2. 2

    Sear in 1 tbsp olive oil in hot skillet for 4 minutes per side until golden.

  3. 3

    Pour 1.5 cups marinara sauce around chicken and top each cutlet with mozzarella and parmesan.

  4. 4

    Cover skillet for 2 minutes until cheese is molten and bubbling.

Critical flip markFlip at exactly 4 minutes.

Step by step

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  1. Cutlet Thickness Prep & Herb Seasoning

    Slice 2 large chicken breasts in half horizontally to create 4 thin cutlets (approx 1/2-inch thick). Pat dry and season both sides with 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.

    Why

    Thin cutlets cook through in 4 minutes flat, keeping the meat exceptionally juicy without tough dry edges.

  2. Golden Cutlet Skillet Sear

    4 min

    Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add cutlets in a single layer. Sear for 4 minutes without moving until bottoms are deep golden brown. Flip cutlets.

    Why

    High heat builds a savory browned crust directly on the seasoned meat, eliminating the need for greasy breadcrumbs.

  3. Marinara Pour & Dual-Cheese Blanket

    Turn heat to medium-low. Pour 1.5 cups of your favorite jarred marinara sauce directly into the pan around the cutlets. Spoon a tablespoon of sauce over each cutlet, then cover each with 1 thick slice fresh mozzarella and 1 tbsp grated parmesan.

    Why

    Keep sauce mostly in the pan around the meat so the chicken retains its seared exterior flavor.

  4. Covered Steam Melt & Fresh Basil Finish

    2 min

    Cover skillet with a lid. Simmer for 2 minutes until mozzarella is completely melted and bubbling, and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Garnish with chopped fresh basil.

    Why

    Trapping steam under the lid melts the cheese in 120 seconds without overcooking the lean chicken cutlets.

Dad pro tip
Ditch the messy 3-bowl flour, egg, and breadcrumb station. Searing thin seasoned chicken cutlets directly in hot olive oil gives you 100% of the chicken parm comfort with zero breading cleanup and half the carbs.
Kid & toddler adjustment
Serve over buttered spaghetti noodles or inside a warm sub roll for an instant chicken parm sandwich.
Serve with
Spaghetti with marinara · Garlic knots or breadsticks · Caesar salad
Reheating
Reheat in skillet over medium-low heat covered with lid for 4 minutes.
Calories
360
Protein
42 g
Carbs
12 g
Fat
16 g

Nutrition source: USDA FoodData Central #171077. Cook-time basis: 12-Inch Skillet high heat sear + simmer test; USDA FSIS 165°F standard.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you reheat leftover one-pan skillet chicken parm (no breading mess) without ruining the texture?

Reheat in skillet over medium-low heat covered with lid for 4 minutes.

What is the target internal temperature for this recipe?

Confirm internal core temperature reaches 165°F using an instant-read digital probe thermometer inserted into the thickest part. Allow the meat to rest for 2 minutes before slicing to let carryover heat equalize and lock in juices.

How do I adapt this meal for picky kids or toddlers?

Serve over buttered spaghetti noodles or inside a warm sub roll for an instant chicken parm sandwich.

What are the best side dishes to serve with this?

Recommended sides include Spaghetti with marinara, Garlic knots or breadsticks, Caesar salad.

Verified cook-time datasheetOne-Pan Chicken Parmesan (Skillet, No Breading, Pan-Seared), skillet, fresh400°F · 20–25 mins total (10 min sear + 8 min simmer in sauce + 5–7 min covered to melt cheese) · flip 5 · pull 165°F · rest 5 min
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