Speedy One-Pan Chicken Parmesan Skillet — Weeknight Deliciousness
This speedy one-pan chicken parmesan skillet is a perfect weeknight meal, bringing together tender chicken, rich tomato sauce, and melted cheese in a single pan for easy cleanup and delicious results.
Equipment
- large oven-safe skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (2-3 large), sliced horizontally into ½-inch thick cutlets or pounded thin
- 2 tbsp olive oil plus more if needed
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes can
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella sliced or shredded
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
- ¼ cup fresh basil or parsley chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- If chicken breasts are thick, slice or pound them to ½-inch thickness and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium, add more olive oil if needed, and sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, stir in oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using), season, and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
- Nestle the seared chicken back into the simmering sauce, cover, and simmer on low for 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through (165°F/74°C).
- Uncover the skillet, arrange mozzarella slices over the chicken, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Melt the cheese by either covering the skillet and simmering for 3-5 minutes on low, or placing it under a preheated broiler for 2-4 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh basil or parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner and minimal cleanup. Serve with pasta, rice, or a side salad for a complete meal.