Description
Easy Skillet Chicken Parmesan features crispy, golden breaded chicken breasts cooked in one pan, topped with rich, herby natural tomato sauce and melted plant-based Parmesan-style cheese. Perfect for a quick and comforting dinner that combines restaurant-quality flavor with minimal cleanup, ready in under 40 minutes. This adaptable recipe suits weeknight meals or special occasions with vibrant flavors and satisfying textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Coating
- 2 boneless, trimmed chicken breasts
- 1 cup bread crumbs (use gluten-free if preferred)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan-style plant-based cheese
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Tomato Sauce (natural) and Flavorings
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce (natural)
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried basil or 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano or 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness to ensure uniform cooking. Beat eggs in one bowl. In another bowl, combine the bread crumbs with Parmesan-style plant-based cheese.
- Bread the Chicken: Dip each chicken breast first into the beaten eggs, coating thoroughly, then press into the bread crumb and cheese mixture to create an even, crispy crust.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the breaded chicken breasts carefully into the pan and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crisp. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Make the Tomato Sauce (natural): Using the same skillet, add chopped garlic and sauté until fragrant. Pour in the tomato sauce (natural) then add vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, basil, oregano, and lemon juice. Simmer gently to blend the flavors.
- Combine and Melt: Nestle the cooked chicken breasts back into the sauce. Spoon additional sauce over the top and sprinkle generously with Parmesan-style plant-based cheese. Cover the skillet and let it cook for about 5 minutes to allow the cheese to melt and flavors to meld.
- Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with fresh basil or chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately alongside your favorite sides such as garlic bread, steamed vegetables, or a crisp green salad.
Notes
- Pound chicken breasts evenly for quick and consistent cooking.
- Cook the chicken in batches if your skillet is small to maintain a crispy crust.
- Choose fresh, good-quality tomato sauce (natural) for best flavor results.
- Cover with a lid to melt the plant-based cheese gently without drying out the chicken.
- Allow the chicken to rest a few minutes before serving to let juices redistribute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce and cheese
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: chicken parmesan, plant-based cheese, skillet recipe, one-pan meal, gluten-free chicken parmesan, vegetarian chicken parmesan, quick dinner
