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Easy Skillet Chicken Parmesan for Two.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Large Chicken Breast split in half to create 2 chicken pieces
  • 1/2 cup Sunflower Oil or any oil with a high smoke point
  • 1 cup Panko or Traditional Bread Crumbs
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 3 Tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Pasta Sauce of your choice plus a little extra for pasta
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or 4 oz of sliced fresh mozzarella
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • Fresh Basil or Parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Butterfly chicken breast and then cut in half to create 2 chicken pieces. Place chicken between plastic wrap and pound out chicken to create even 1/4 to 1/2 inch pieces.
  • Season chicken with salt & pepper and Italian seasoning on both sides.
  • On a large plate mix breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese
  • Heat a large frying pan over medium high heat. Add oil to pan and allow to get hot. (I would not use EVOO here due to it will burn and create a bitter taste on the chicken)
  • While oil is getting hot, brush Mayonnaise on both sides of chicken and then coat in the bread crumb mixture.
  • Add chicken into hot pan and cook 3-4 minutes, undisturbed, until golden brown and then flip chicken.
  • Add a 1/4 cup of pasta sauce on top of chicken and then layer mozzarella cheese on top.
  • Cover to allow for cheese to melt and for the chicken to finish cooking
  • Place over a large serving of pasta (add additional pasta sauce on top of pasta if necessary) Top with basil or parsley if desired. Enjoy!
Keyword Chicken Parmesan, Date night meal, Weeknight meal