Easy Chicken Parmesan Skillet Recipe
This Easy Chicken Parmesan Skillet Recipe is made in one pan. Panko-crusted chicken simmered in marinara sauce and topped with fresh spinach and mozzarella cheese served over pasta makes for a comforting meal.
Servings: 4 - 6 servings
Equipment
- Oven safe skillet or cast iron skillet
- shallow bowls
Ingredients
- 4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 jars spaghetti sauce
- 2 tablespoons Italian Seasoning, divided
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
- 2 tablespoons parsley flakes, divided
- 1 ½ cups fresh baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 box fettuccine noodles, cooked
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your chicken by cutting larger pieces in half, if necessary. Thicker pieces may need to be butterflied or pounded lightly with a mallet until about 1/2 inch thick. Season with salt and pepper.
- Set up your breading station but pouring the panko bread crumbs into a shallow bowl and add the Parmesan, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 tablespoon parsley flakes. Whisk together to combine. In another shallow bowl, whisk one egg.
- Dip your chicken pieces into the egg and let the excess drip off. Then place the chicken into the breadcrumb mixture. Coat both sides with the panko. Place on a plate and continue with the rest of the chicken.
- Heat the 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil in an oven-safe large skillet (or cast iron skillet) on medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces a few at a time, do not overcrowd as this will result in a mushy coating not crispy. You will brown the chicken on both sides, about 2 – 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and place on a platter. Set aside.
- Reduce temperature to medium. At this point, wipe out your skillet with a paper towel to remove the excess oil. Pour your spaghetti sauce into the same skillet and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1 tablespoon of parsley flakes. Stir to combine.
- Add all the chicken back into the skillet and cover. Let simmer for about 20 minutes until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- While the chicken is cooking, cook your pasta according to the package directions. Drain and keep warm. Also at this time, preheat your broiler
- Once the chicken is cooked, top each piece with spinach leaves and mozzarella cheese. Place oven-safe skillet in the broiler for a few minutes, until the cheese is melted and begins to brown.
- Remove and serve chicken and sauce over the fettuccine noodles.