Sarah's Super Fast Chicken Parmesan

Get dinner on the table in under 30 minutes with **Sarah's Super Fast Chicken Parmesan**, a classic Italian-American favorite reimagined for busy weeknights. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken breasts pounded to perfection and coated in a flavorful Parmesan-breadcrumb crust. Pan-fried for golden crispiness, the chicken is then smothered in a rich marinara sauce and gooey melted mozzarella for a comfort-food experience that’s both indulgent and satisfying. With just a handful of pantry-staple ingredients and minimal prep time, this dish delivers all the flavors you love without the fuss. Serve it over cooked spaghetti or pair it with a fresh side salad for a well-rounded meal. Perfect for two but easily scalable, this recipe is your go-to for quick, delicious, and crowd-pleasing chicken Parmesan. Keywords: quick chicken Parmesan recipe, easy chicken dinner, homemade Italian-American dish, crispy chicken dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
• 2 cups cooked spaghetti (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch using a meat mallet or rolling pin.

Step 3

Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

Step 4

Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.

Step 5

Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, dip it in the eggs, and coat it thoroughly with the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture.

Step 6

Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 7

Add the breaded chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Step 8

Pour marinara sauce over the chicken breasts in the skillet and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.

Step 9

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.

Step 11

Serve hot with cooked spaghetti or your preferred side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1672.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3524.7

Total Fat 121.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 788.1mg	0%
Sodium 6205.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 377.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.2g	0%
Total Sugars 25.0g
Protein 226.5g	0%

Vitamin D 85.5IU	0%
Calcium 1586.6mg	0%
Iron 21.7mg	0%
Potassium 1679.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.2%

Protein: 25.8%

Carbs: 43.0%