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Ground Chicken Parmesan Recipe
With all the flavors of chicken parmesan but with half of the work, this simple ground chicken parmesan recipe is the perfect weeknight dinner! Ready in 30 minutes or less, this easy cheesy ground chicken recipe is also freezer-friendly and reheats wonderfully.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 559 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Toasted Breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
For the Ground Chicken Parmesan
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 teaspoon salt divided in half
- 4 cloves garlic roughly chopped
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 770 mL marinara sauce (1 jar Rao's)
- 1 cup grated parmesan
- 2 prigs basil
- 1½ to 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
Instructions
For the Toasted Breadcrumbs
- In a large, non-stick skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter before adding the panko breadcrumbs, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Spread the breadcrumbs in an even layer, leaving it undisturbed for 30 seconds to 1 minute before stirring. Repeat this process 2 to 3 times or until the breadcrumbs are toasted to a golden color. Set aside.
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For the Ground Chicken Parmesan
- In the same non-stick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat before adding the diced onions and ½ teaspoon of salt and saute for 2 minutes. Then add the chopped garlic and saute for another minute.
- Push the onion and garlic to the side of the skillet to make room in the center. Add the ground chicken, salt (½ teaspoon), garlic powder, onion powder, and dried oregano to the skillet. Brown the ground chicken for 4 to 5 minutes, making sure to break up the chicken into small pieces.
- Add the entire jar of marinara sauce, shredded parmesan, and basil leaves to the skillet. Stir and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove the basil and discard it. Add the mozzarella cheese to the top and let everything cook for another 2 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Sprinkle the toasted breadcrumbs on top or hold off to add them to individual servings. Serve over spaghetti or your pasta of choice. Garnish with more basil, if desired.
Notes
- Check out my How to Toast Breadcrumbs recipe post if you'd like to see step by step photos.
Nutrition Information
Calories
559kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
181mg
(60%)
Sodium
1796mg
(75%)
Potassium
1280mg
(37%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1010IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
334mg
(33%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 559
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 559kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 181mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 1796mg | 75% |
| Potassium | 1280mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1010IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 334mg | 33% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.