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.
skillet Timer
Set for 10 mins @ Medium-High (375°F / 190°C) (Flip at 4m)
Ingredients
Base recipe calibrated for 4 adults.
Get to the Point Execution
Season 4 thin chicken cutlets with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Sear in 1 tbsp olive oil in hot skillet for 4 minutes per side until golden.
Pour 1.5 cups marinara sauce around chicken and top each cutlet with mozzarella and parmesan.
Cover skillet for 2 minutes until cheese is molten and bubbling.
Step-by-Step Guided Instructions
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.
Thin cutlets cook through in 4 minutes flat, keeping the meat exceptionally juicy without tough dry edges.
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.
High heat builds a savory browned crust directly on the seasoned meat, eliminating the need for greasy breadcrumbs.
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.
Keep sauce mostly in the pan around the meat so the chicken retains its seared exterior flavor.
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.
Trapping steam under the lid melts the cheese in 120 seconds without overcooking the lean chicken cutlets.
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.
Serve over buttered spaghetti noodles or inside a warm sub roll for an instant chicken parm sandwich.
- Spaghetti with marinara
- Garlic knots or breadsticks
- Caesar salad
Reheat in skillet over medium-low heat covered with lid for 4 minutes.