Description
Skillet Chicken Parmesan is a quick, comforting, and delicious dinner recipe featuring juicy chicken breasts with a crispy panko herb crust, topped with a zesty tomato sauce (natural) and melted plant-based cheese. This one-pan meal merges classic Italian flavors with an easy-to-make method, perfect for busy weeknights and satisfying all cravings with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Coating
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (gluten-free if preferred)
- 1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Tomato Sauce (natural)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups zesty tomato sauce (natural)
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4–5 fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus extra for garnish
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Topping
- 1 cup plant-based cheese (melting variety, e.g., mozzarella style)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Gently pound them to an even thickness to ensure uniform cooking and juicy results.
- Coat the Chicken: Beat the eggs in a shallow bowl. In another dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs with Italian herb seasoning, salt, and pepper. Dip each chicken breast into the beaten eggs, then thoroughly coat with the breadcrumb mixture to form a crunchy layer.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the coated chicken breasts into the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until they become golden brown and crispy. Remove the chicken breasts from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Make the Tomato Sauce (natural): In the same skillet, add a little more olive oil if needed and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. Pour in the zesty tomato sauce (natural), then add vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and chopped fresh basil. Let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Combine and Melt Cheese: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the tomato sauce (natural) over each piece, and generously sprinkle plant-based cheese on top. Cover the skillet and cook for 3 minutes to allow the cheese to melt beautifully.
- Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with additional fresh basil or herbs. Serve the Skillet Chicken Parmesan hot alongside your favorite sides.
Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are pounded evenly for consistent cooking and juicy texture.
- Use panko breadcrumbs to achieve a crispy, non-soggy coating.
- Simmer tomato sauce (natural) before adding chicken to deepen the flavor.
- Apply plant-based cheese liberally to create a gooey, melty topping.
- Cook chicken over medium heat to form a golden crust without burning.
- Serve immediately after cooking or reheat gently to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce and cheese
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Skillet Chicken Parmesan, Plant-Based Cheese, One-Pan Dinner, Italian Comfort Food, Gluten-Free Chicken Parmesan, Quick Dinner
