Skillet chicken Parmesan, a one-pot version of the classic.

One of the first classic Italian dishes I mastered was a traditional chicken Parmesan.

Its a special dish and it requires some serious work.

Easy Chicken Parmesan Recipe

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A classicchicken Parmesan recipewill probably take a few hours to fry, bake, and clean up.

As a reward, however, itll make a huge amount of food.

Plus, everything is made in one oven-safe skillet!

Chicken Parmesan in a skillet.

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Can you sayeasy cleanup?!

I use a cast iron skillet with high sides.

First, I bread and then lightly fry the chicken on the stovetop in a little olive oil.

Easy Chicken Parm Recipe

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You could use any oil you have, but I like the flavor olive oil gives.

Then cook the onions, garlic, and sauce in the same skillet.

I find that it reheats the best in the oven with some of the sauce.

Baked Chicken Parmesan in a Skillet serve over spaghetti

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Coat chicken cutlets with seasoned flour.

Dust off any extra flour.

How to Make Chicken Parmesan in a Skillet coat the chicken

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Transfer chicken cutlets to egg mixture and coat.

Then transfer to the breadcrumbs and coat.

Place breaded chicken on a plate.

Easy Chicken Parmesan Recipe prep the chicken for frying

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Add breaded chicken cutlets and fry for 4 minutes per side.

Dont rinse out the skillet.

Add the marinara sauce and bring to a low simmer.

Baked Chicken Parmesan in a Skillet fry the chicken

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Add the chicken back to the skillet in the sauce.

Top each chicken piece with a slice of mozzarella cheese.

Serve chicken Parmesan immediately over pasta, rice, or even with bread and a salad.

How to Make Chicken Parmesan in a Skillet add the cheese and put the chicken in the oven

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Garnish with red pepper flakes and fresh basil.