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Skillet Chicken Parmesan

By Valerie · October 22, 2019 111 Comments

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This quick and easy Skillet Chicken Parmesan is a rustic, Italian one-pot recipe that goes from stovetop to oven to table in 30 minutes.

A skillet filled with tomato sauce, chicken, and mozzarella cheese.

You might think of Chicken Parmesan as a meal best left for weekends when you have more time to spend in the kitchen. I used to think that too. But since I refuse to contain my desire for this dish to weekends, I’ve simplified things a bit.

This version is an easy, one-pot recipe you can easily pull together on a busy weeknight. Precisely the type of recipe we all need to get through the busy holiday season.

A close up shot of a cast iron skillet full of Chicken Parmesan

Most of the work is completed in one skillet right on your stove and then it takes a quick turn in the oven to finish things off. I’ve taken a few shortcuts with this Skillet Chicken Parmesan to save time and effort but the end result is fabulous.

A serving of Skillet Chicken Parmesan in a white serving bowl with a fork.

How to Make Skillet Chicken Parmesan

Like so many of my recipes, the key to the flavor in this dish is a combination of dried herbs. I love the punch dried herbs add to a recipe but feel free to substitute fresh herbs if you happen to have them on hand. Just be sure to double or even triple the amounts called for if using fresh.

A bowl filled with dried herbs and a second bowl filled with panko break crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil.

Combine sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, rosemary, thyme, and oregano in a small bowl.

In a separate bowl combine some Italian-style panko bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Start with the Right Cut of Chicken

You’ll need 4 thin-sliced boneless, skinless chicken breasts for this recipe. If your chicken breasts are not the thin-sliced variety you can slice thicker breasts in half, right through the center. Continue the cut through until you have two thin pieces. Check out this article on Serious Eats to see this process in action. Thinner slices of chicken will cook quickly and be more tender at the end of the quick cooking process.

This recipe calls for 4 pieces but you could easily throw in a another piece or two if you’ve got a big skillet and more people to feed.

From Stovetop to Oven

Add a couple tablespoons olive oil to a large, deep, ovenproof skillet and place it over medium-high heat.

Two images showing the process of seasoning and cooking the chicken in a skillet.

When the oil is nice and hot, carefully add the chicken. Cook for about three minutes on each side, sprinkling both sides with the dry seasoning mix as it cooks. We are only trying to get a nice golden brown sear on the chicken at this point, not completely cook it through.

Pour the marinara sauce around the chicken and ladle a little over each piece.

Two images showing the process of adding the cheese and bread crumb topping.

Add a slice of fresh mozzarella to each piece of chicken. I give you my permission to add more cheese if you’d like. More cheese is never a bad idea.

Time to sprinkle on the bread crumb and Parmesan cheese mixture and pop it in a really hot 475 degree oven for about 8 to 10 minutes. Watch the Skillet Chicken Parmesan closely and pull it out when the cheese has melted, the chicken is cooked throughout, and the bread crumbs are browned.

A close up image of Skillet Chicken Parmesan in a cast iron skillet.

Transferring the skillet to a hot oven to finish the cooking process is the key to creating a nicely browned, crispy bread crumb topping.

What Pasta is Best with Chicken Parmesan?

A white serving bowl filled with Skillet Chicken Parmesan.

I like to serve this Skillet Chicken Parmesan over a mound of rigatoni and sprinkled with a generous amount of grated Parmesan. A substantial pasta like rigatoni pairs well with this dish but any pasta you love or that you happen to have on hand will work.

Cook the pasta according to the package directions for al dente, toss it with a bit of olive oil to prevent it from sticking together, and toss it with some grated Parmesan cheese.

An overhead shot of a skillet full of Chicken Parmesan and a white serving bowl.

This is a gorgeous, mouthwatering dish that you can have on the table in under thirty minutes.

A wooden spoon scooping up a serving of Chicken Parmesan out of a cast iron skillet.

What to Serve with Chicken Parmesan

Looking for some simple side dish ideas? My Cheater Garlic Bread and Butter Lettuce Salad with Grapes and Gorgonzola would round out this meal in a delicious way!

This post was originally published on July 8, 2013. It has been updated with new text and images.

A skillet filled with tomato sauce, chicken, and mozzarella cheese.

Skillet Chicken Parmesan

This Skillet Chicken Parmesan is a rustic, Italian one-pot recipe that goes from stovetop to oven to table in 30 minutes.
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 440kcal
Author: Valerie Brunmeier

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces dry pasta of your choice, prepared according to package directions for al dente
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon fine ground sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • ½ cup Italian-style panko bread crumbs
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 ½ pounds thin-sliced boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 24 ounce jar marinara sauce (I like Mezzetta brand)
  • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella
  • Additional olive oil and Parmesan cheese to toss with cooked pasta

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees F.
  • Prepare dry pasta according to package directions and allow it to boil while preparing the chicken.
  • In a small bowl combine salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and oregano. Set aside.
  • In a separate small bowl combine the Italian style bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Set aside.
  • Coat the bottom of a large, deep, oven-proof skillet with about 2 tablespoons olive oil and place over medium high heat. Saute chicken till nicely browned on both sides but not cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. As chicken cooks, season each side with seasoning mixture. After chicken has browned, pour the marinara sauce in the pan around the chicken, ladling some of the sauce over the top of each piece. Top each piece of chicken with a thin slice of fresh mozzarella and sprinkle the bread crumb topping over the top.
  • Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 5 to 10 minutes or till chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in center, cheese has melted, and bread crumb topping is browned.
  • Serve over your choice of prepared dry pasta that has been tossed with a little olive oil and Parmesan cheese.

Notes

I almost always use dried herbs but fresh herbs are wonderful if you have them on hand. Be sure to double the amounts called but otherwise follow as directed.
 
If your chicken is not thin-sliced use a sharp knife to slice each chicken breast right through the center and continue the cut all the way through to get 2 thin-sliced pieces.
 
Nutrition information was calculated for Chicken Parmesan only. Pasta was not included.

Nutrition

Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 850mg | Potassium: 676mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 271mg | Iron: 2mg
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  1. Julie McCuiston says

    April 3, 2020 at 1:42 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Valerie, I was looking up something at the last minute to accommodate my limited ingredients. This one filled the bill and is delicious. Thank you so much for coming to my kitchen rescue once again <3

    Reply
    • Valerie says

      April 3, 2020 at 1:51 pm

      Hey there, Julie! So glad you enjoyed the recipe. These pantry staple recipes are going to the top of my list these days too. Stay well!

      Reply
  2. OLWomen says

    April 9, 2014 at 12:16 pm

    Wow, looks yummy and delicious, unfortunately the time has gone and i am not eligible to go qualify for the contest BUT this Skillet Chicken Parmesan looks awesome, the cooking process looks pretty tempting and the presentation is mouth watering. Keep cooking and sharing !

    Reply
  3. Darlene Osborn says

    February 18, 2014 at 10:20 am

    Wow what a great looking meal, that was cooked in a great looking pan. I would love to win one!!!

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  4. Darlene Armillotti says

    January 20, 2014 at 8:02 pm

    I am married to a 150% Italian man and a lot of my cooking is Italian. The Chicken Parmesan Dish would make a new twist to my cooking. I am looking forward to trying it, especially for my husband and hear his views on it. I have chosen the Gastrolux Roasting Pan. With a quality that they make for their pans can only help my cooking. Certainly will not hurt it. Thank you for giving me the chance to let you know how I feel about good quality pots and pans vs my cooking.

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  5. best recipes says

    January 5, 2014 at 2:01 pm

    This looks fabulous! Chicken parm is very popular dish for a good reason!

    Reply
  6. Cheryl Murphy says

    September 23, 2013 at 4:21 pm

    I can’t wait to try this – it looks way easier than the way I usually prepare mine.
    Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  7. Lynna says

    July 26, 2013 at 10:57 pm

    This looks fabulous! Chicken parm is very popular dish for a good reason!

    Reply
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