Crispy pan-seared chicken breasts are layered with rich marinara sauce and melted mozzarella for a comforting classic. This dish offers a perfect balance of tender meat, savory tomato flavor, and gooey cheese. It’s an ideal weeknight dinner that feels special without requiring hours in the kitchen. Serve it over pasta or with a side salad for a complete meal that the whole family will love. The quick broiling time ensures the cheese gets golden and bubbly while keeping the chicken juicy inside.
Chicken Parmigiana
Description
Crispy pan-seared chicken breasts are layered with rich marinara sauce and melted mozzarella for a comforting classic. This dish offers a perfect balance of tender meat, savory tomato flavor, and gooey cheese. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal weeknight dinner that feels special without requiring hours in the kitchen. Serve it over pasta or with a side salad for a complete meal that the whole family will love. The quick broiling time ensures the cheese gets golden and bubbly while keeping the chicken juicy inside.Ingredients
Directions
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Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides.
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Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers and is almost smoking.
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Carefully add the chicken breasts to the hot skillet, ensuring they do not crowd the pan.
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Sear the chicken for about 3 minutes on the first side until golden brown and lightly crisp.
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Flip the chicken and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes on the second side to brown it, then remove from heat.
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Let the chicken rest for a minute, then slice each breast horizontally to create a fan shape or keep whole if preferred.
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Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the marinara sauce evenly over each breast.
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Sprinkle the crumbled dried oregano over the sauce.
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Top each piece of chicken with slices of fresh mozzarella cheese.
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Place the skillet under a preheated broiler, adjusting the rack so the cheese is about 6 inches from the heat source.
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Broil for 2 to 4 minutes, watching closely, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly browned.
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Remove from the oven and serve immediately alongside boiled orzo pasta or your favorite side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 173.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8.3g13%
- Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
- Cholesterol 63.8mg22%
- Sodium 55.5mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 23.2g47%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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