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Easy One-Pot Chicken Parmesan

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By Rosie Published: August 23, 2022 Updated: October 27, 2024
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An easy chicken parmesan recipe your family will love! This delicious chicken breast recipe is a fast one-pot dinner that’s on the table in about 40 minutes.

A one-pot chicken parmesan recipe made with breaded chicken, marinara sauce, and cheese, topped with shredded basil in a cast iron skillet.
Table of Contents
  1. How to Make Easy One-Pot Chicken Parmesan
  2. Delicious Variations of Chicken Parmesan
  3. Chicken Parmesan FAQs
  4. Quick and Easy Chicken Parmesan Recipe Card
  5. Easy One-Pot Chicken Parmesan

Hey Cousins! Y’all are always asking for chicken breast recipes, so I will start uploading them. And today, we’re starting with one of my favorites, which will be a super easy one-pot chicken parmesan recipe! (Stay tuned… maybe next time, I will share a chicken cacciatore recipe!)

Now, how many of y’all love Olive Garden’s chicken parmesan?! It’s a classic! You can’t beat tender breaded chicken, cheese, and hearty sauce served over spaghetti… Except, this semi-homemade chicken parm is, dare I say, even BETTER! That’s right, y’all. Better. Not only is it delicious, but it’s FAST. You can make my easy chicken parmesan recipe in under 45 minutes, and it’s also a one-pot recipe (which I know many of you LOVE)!

This is one of my favorite dinner recipes, as well as one of my favorite chicken recipes! The ingredients are easy to find because I don’t use anything out of the ordinary! These are all basic, budget-friendly ingredients for an easy weeknight dinner you can have on the table in less than an hour.

How to Make Easy One-Pot Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients

Are y’all ready to dive into the ingredients for chicken parm? It’s pretty simple! Making chicken parmesan has a few key steps: breading, frying, adding the sauce and cheese and then baking. Let’s break down how to make a delicious, quick, and easy one-pot chicken parmesan.

Easy chicken parmesan in a cast-iron skillet, topped with melty mozzarella and parmesan cheese, a hearty tomato sauce, and fresh basil.

Breading and Frying Chicken Parm

A successful chicken parmesan starts with a crispy golden-brown breading. Start with about two chicken breasts and slice them into thin chicken cutlets (cut each chicken breast half the long way). Then you want to prepare your breading mix.

For your chicken parm breading, you will need:

  • Breadcrumbs: either Italian breadcrumbs or panko breadcrumbs will work. I am not married to a brand; I usually buy whatever’s on sale.
  • Eggs: You’ll need two medium eggs, scrambled up with a fork or whisk.
  • Seasoning: Your favorite Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper are the basics! Spice it up with red pepper flakes or garlic powder if that fits your tastes.

First, take your chicken cutlets and coat them in the egg mixture. Then coat them generously in the breadcrumb mixture. Make sure the chicken is fully covered! Repeat the breading process if necessary—egg mixture, then breadcrumbs. Twice should be more than enough.

Now for this recipe, I use my trusty cast iron skillet. This baby can handle ANYTHING. Don’t be afraid of cast iron! It’s a versatile, necessary kitchen tool if you love cooking and one-pot dinners! You can fry and bake in this baby, which is precisely what we’re gonna do. (I have a whole list of freezer-friendly one-skillet meals for y’all to check out too.)

You’re going to fry the chicken cutlets in about ½ cup of vegetable oil, heated in a cast iron skillet over medium heat for about 5-8 minutes per side. When done, your crispy chicken cutlets should be a gorgeous golden brown and ready for the next step: the sauce!

The Best Sauce for Chicken Parmesan

So, what’s the best pasta sauce for chicken parmesan? The answer, my friends, is entirely up to you and your tastes! To keep this recipe extra simple, I use a store-bought marinara sauce and doctor it up with sauteed onions, garlic, diced tomatoes, and spinach. Jazzing it up with add-ins gives a budget-friendly pasta sauce a more homemade taste. If you want to get fancy and have more time on your hands, feel free to make a homemade sauce! (I have the perfect homemade marinara sauce recipe for y’all.)

If you’re using store-bought sauce, it’s super easy to get it doctored up and delicious. To prepare your sauce, start by sautéing the onions and garlic in about a tablespoon of vegetable oil. Next, add the diced tomatoes, spinach, and pasta sauce into the skillet and let simmer for about 7-10 minutes until fully heated through.

Place the breaded chicken back in the skillet, and top with a mixture of shredded parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese (you could also use slices of fresh mozzarella cheese—keepin’ with a classic chicken parmesan recipe). Finally, pop that skillet in your oven on broil until the cheese is perfectly melty and just starting to get golden-brown on top. Top with fresh basil, and voila—delicious, easy one-pot chicken parmesan ready in about 40 minutes!

An easy one-skillet meal of semi-homemade chicken parmesan—breaded chicken covered in a hearty marinara sauce, melty mozzarella and parmesan cheese, and fresh basil sitting on a wooden table. Fresh tomatoes, basil and pasta lay nearby.

Delicious Variations of Chicken Parmesan

Believe it or not, chicken was NOT in the original Italian recipe! The main ingredient was originally eggplant! Yep, that’s right. Eggplant parmesan, or eggplant parmigiana, is the original! Eggplant parmigiana is just that: breaded eggplant slices fried, covered in cheese and hearty sauce—a vegetarian delight! So, if you feel like going OG, eggplant parmesan is most definitely an acceptable variation.

Here are some other equally delicious chicken parmesan variations:

  • Make a vegetarian “chicken” parm if you’re trying to cut back on your meat consumption.
  • Add sliced ham or turkey atop the breaded chicken cutlets, then top with cheese and sauce for a chicken cordon bleu-type upgrade to chicken parm.
  • Make a chicken parmesan lasagna by layering thin breaded chicken cutlets between lasagna noodles, sauce, and cheese.
  • Make a chicken parmesan pasta with diced breaded chicken, sauce, cheese, and mostaccioli or penne pasta.

There are truly so many ways to enjoy a delicious chicken parmesan! I love this easy chicken parm recipe because it’s delicious, semi-homemade, budget-friendly, and FAST. Who doesn’t love a one-skillet dinner?!

Chicken Parmesan FAQs

What do you serve with chicken parmesan?

You can serve this easy chicken parmesan with so many delicious sides. Here are some popular options:

  • Cheesy garlic bread
  • Garlic mashed potatoes
  • A simple side salad
  • Roasted vegetables (try my roasted Brussel sprouts and butternut squash)
  • Zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice for a lighter, healthier side

What’s the difference between chicken parmesan and chicken parmigiana?

Are y’all ready for this answer? Cousins, NOTHING! There is no difference—chicken parmigiana and chicken parmesan are the same dish. “Parmigiana” is an Italian word that means “in the style of Parma,” referring to the city of Parma, Italy. The name doesn’t have anything to do with Parmesan cheese, which isn’t traditionally used in the original eggplant parmesan—melanzane alla Parmigiana.

What pasta goes with chicken parmesan?

You can serve chicken parmesan with just about any pasta you’d like—spaghetti or angel hair with extra sauce, penne or mostaccioli, even tortellini. Of course, serving chicken parm with pasta makes this dish even more of a complete meal, so you really can’t go wrong with the type of pasta you choose to serve with your homemade chicken parmesan!

Quick and Easy Chicken Parmesan Recipe Card

Okay, y’all have patiently waited long enough. It’s time to quit chattin’ and start cooking! Below, I’ve included a recipe card with exact measurements and step-by-step instructions for my easy one-pot chicken parmesan recipe. Try this recipe for dinner tonight, and tell me what you think! Don’t forget to subscribe to I Heart Recipes on YouTube to see all of my recipe videos, cooking tips, and more! You can also follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest to keep up with all things Rosie and I Heart Recipes!

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Easy Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Easy One-Pot Chicken Parmesan

There is nothing better than a homemade version of a popular restaurant dish! This one-pot chicken parmesan recipe will be your new favorite.
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Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Chicken Parmesan
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes minutes
Total Time 40 minutes minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lb Boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly cut
  • 3 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 medium sized eggs
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 ½ tsp seasoning salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 24 oz jar of spaghetti sauce
  • 1 medium sized yellow onion diced
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 15 oz can of diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 2 cup chopped fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

  • Pour the vegetable oil into a large cast iron pan.
  • Heat the oil up over medium heat.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, seasoning salt, and pepper. Mix until combined, then set aside.
  • In another large bowl, crack the two eggs into the bowl and whisk.
  • Coat the chicken with the eggs and then coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Make sure the chicken is fully coated.
  • Carefully place the chicken into the skillet and let cook for 5-8 minutes on each side or until the chicken is done
  • Remove the chicken and discard all except 1 tbsp of the oil in the pan.
  • Toss in the onions, cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add in the garlic, diced tomatoes, spaghetti sauce and spinach into the skillet.
  • Let sauce heat up for about 7 minutes before placing the chicken back in.
  • Preheat oven to low broil.
  • Combine the parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese in a small bowl.
  • Top the chicken off with the cheese.
  • Place in the oven, and let broil until cheese melts.
  • Serve and enjoy!
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I’m a Soul Food blogger living in the Pacific Northwest, bringing Southern cooking to gorgeous Seattle, Washington. I was born and raised in the PNW, but my family roots go all the way to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where my grandparents were born and raised. I live every day to bring the traditional values, recipes, and love of food to life for my family—whether they’re online or in real life. So, welcome to the party, family!

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  1. Penny Jo Lynch says

    July 25, 2017 at 12:40 pm

    Did you really mean 1 cup of vegetable oil?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      July 25, 2017 at 12:45 pm

      No, I’m glad that you caught that! 1/2 cup 🙂

      Reply
  2. Belita says

    July 25, 2017 at 12:52 pm

    what to do after “preheat oven to low broil” ?????

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      July 25, 2017 at 1:12 pm

      Thanks for reaching out, I fixed it!

      Reply
  3. Cynthia says

    July 25, 2017 at 12:56 pm

    Hi there, I’m not seeing any instructions after combining the cheese in a bowl. How long should dish stay in the oven?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      July 25, 2017 at 1:12 pm

      My apologies. The recipe was half written! I fixed it. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.

      Reply
  4. Carol says

    July 25, 2017 at 1:20 pm

    5 stars
    Cornbread dressing pls for thanksgiving!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      July 25, 2017 at 1:23 pm

      You got it! XOXO

      Reply
  5. Style4Curves says

    July 25, 2017 at 1:58 pm

    Gotta try this!!!! I would love to see something old school for Holiday recipes like Butter Rolls, or a kickass bread pudding…even a jelly cake.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      July 26, 2017 at 9:56 am

      I’ve been meaning to do butter rolls for a while! I will definitely add it to my list!

      Reply
  6. JoAnn Johnson says

    July 25, 2017 at 3:00 pm

    I just finished cooking this! It is soooo good! Just want I needed! Thank you!

    I would like to see a recipe for a turkey breast…something with a little kick for the holidays!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      July 26, 2017 at 9:57 am

      Hi JoAnn! I think I have a turkey breast recipe uploaded. I will check 🙂

      Reply
  7. Lizzie says

    July 25, 2017 at 4:36 pm

    coconut cake for Christmas.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      July 26, 2017 at 9:58 am

      Yes, I have to revise my current one. I will add it to the list! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Jennifer says

    July 25, 2017 at 6:03 pm

    4 stars
    Key Lime Layer Cake From Scratch. thx

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      July 26, 2017 at 9:58 am

      Hey there Jennifer. I think that one is more like a spring & summer recipe, but I will try to tackle it later one 🙂

      Reply
  9. Robin says

    July 26, 2017 at 8:05 am

    5 stars
    This looks so good! I made Chicken Parmesan a few weeks ago–but it was nothing like this!!! I printed this out and definitely will be making this VERY soon!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      July 26, 2017 at 10:00 am

      Yes, definitely give this one a try!

      Reply
  10. Patricia Borkowski says

    July 26, 2017 at 11:52 am

    Why don’t you include sodium, calories,protein, sugar. I’m on a very low sodium diet.? I never asked this before

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      July 26, 2017 at 12:44 pm

      Hi Patricia. I don’t include that information because I am not a nutritionist, or doctor. I would hate to give false information.

      Reply
  11. Lia Swint says

    June 13, 2022 at 7:15 am

    This is fantastic! Rosie, you are the reason why I started back cooking and my husband is loving it. You are the best and I love your cookbook.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 13, 2022 at 8:12 am

      Thanks so much Lia! XOXO

      Reply
  12. Luv says

    August 8, 2022 at 3:04 pm

    5 stars
    I made it. And me and my husband loved it. Had spaghetti garlic bread and green salad. Will definitely make it again.

    Reply
  13. Luv says

    August 8, 2022 at 3:09 pm

    5 stars
    Sorry I put my reply in the wrong spot. But the dish was delicious. I had it with spaghetti, garlic bread and green salad. Will definitely cook again.

    Reply
  14. Deborah Walker says

    August 10, 2023 at 9:42 am

    I’m definitely trying this today

    Reply
  15. Deborah says

    August 11, 2023 at 2:37 pm

    5 stars
    I loved this recipe! It is a very creative dish.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      August 12, 2023 at 11:12 am

      Oh, Cousin, you liked it? You just made my day! It’s all about creativity. Keep mixin’ and matchin’, and have fun with those flavors, darlin’! Big love to you!

      Reply

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