One-Pan Chicken Parmesan Skillet – A Weeknight Game-Changer
This One-Pan Chicken Parmesan Skillet is a quick and delicious weeknight meal. Tender chicken breasts are seared and then simmered in marinara sauce, topped with melty mozzarella and Parmesan, all in a single pan.
Equipment
- Large oven-safe skillet
- Meat thermometer
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (2-3)
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar (24-ounce) marinara sauce
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning divided
- fresh basil, chopped Handful
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat chicken breasts dry and pound to 1/2-inch thickness if needed. Season with salt, pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
- 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.
- Reduce heat to medium, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds, then pour in marinara sauce and stir in the remaining Italian seasoning. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Place seared chicken back into the simmering marinara sauce and spoon some sauce over the chicken.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese generously over each chicken breast.
- For oven method: Transfer skillet to a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) and bake for 10-15 minutes until cooked through and cheese is bubbly. For stovetop method: Cover and cook on low for 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh chopped basil before serving.
Notes
Serve this dish with a side of pasta or a fresh green salad for a complete meal. Make sure your skillet is truly oven-safe if using the oven method. If you don't have fresh basil, dried basil can be used, but add it with the Italian seasoning.