Description
Easy Skillet Chicken Parmesan combines tender chicken breasts with melted plant-based cheese and a rich, savory tomato sauce cooked all in one pan. Ready in under 40 minutes, it is a comforting, flavorful Italian-style dinner perfect for busy weeknights and family meals.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (natural)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (use gluten-free if desired)
- 1 cup shredded plant-based cheese (mozzarella-style recommended)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes (natural)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (natural)
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning (natural). Lightly coat each breast with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure they stick well for a crispy crust when cooked.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil (natural) in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the breaded chicken breasts and cook each side for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and slightly crisped. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Make the Tomato Sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Pour in crushed tomatoes (natural), add a splash of apple cider vinegar and sprinkle in the natural gelling agent. Stir well and let the sauce simmer gently for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
- Combine and Melt Cheese: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the tomato sauce. Generously top each piece with shredded plant-based cheese. Cover the skillet and cook for another 5-7 minutes to melt the cheese and meld flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle fresh basil leaves over the dish before serving. Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Use panko-style gluten-free breadcrumbs for an extra crunchy crust.
- Adjust the amount of apple cider vinegar incrementally to balance the tomato sauce acidity.
- Covering the skillet ensures the plant-based cheese melts evenly without drying the chicken.
- Let the skillet rest a few minutes before serving to deepen flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce and cheese
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Skillet Chicken Parmesan, plant-based cheese, easy Italian dinner, one-pan meal, gluten-free chicken parmesan
