Description
A quick and healthy take on classic chicken parmesan, cooked in one skillet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cutlets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Pour in marinara sauce and water. Add oregano and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Top chicken with mozzarella cheese.
- Cover and cook until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
- You can add cooked pasta to the skillet for a complete meal.
- Serve with a side salad.
- For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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