Skillet Chicken and Zucchini Parmesan
User Reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
229 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Skillet Chicken and Zucchini Parmesan
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A simplified version of chicken parm, bulked up with delicious zucchini and served up over pasta. It's a one-pan recipe that's perfect weeknight comfort food.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 batch tomato sauce found here on Simple Bites
- 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- Salt, Pepper, and Dried Italian Seasoning to taste
- 2 - 3 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 medium-sized zucchini sliced in rounds about 1/3 of an inch thick
- 8 lices fresh mozzarella cheese
- Fresh Parsley and/or Fresh Basil Chopped, for garnish
- pasta for serving, if desired
Instructions
- Prepare 1/2 of a batch of Aimee's wonderful 4-Ingredient Tomato Sauce - this can be done in advance and refrigerated for a day or two or stored in the freezer.
- Cut each chicken breast in half. Using a meat tenderizer, pound each side of the breast. It isn't necessary to pound them until very thin, just a few whacks per side to help tenderize them.
- Sprinkle each side of the breast with salt, pepper, and dried Italian seasoning according to your preferences.
- Heat the oil over medium heat in a 3.5 quart stove top safe pan that has a lid. I love my Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 3.5 -Quart Round Braiser for jobs like this.
- Place the chicken breasts in the pan and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes per side. After browning the chicken, sprinkle them with freshly grated Parmesan. Pour the sauce over and cook covered on low to medium-low heat for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and arrange the zucchini on top in between the chicken pieces. At this time also layer a slice of fresh mozzarella on top of each piece of chicken. Replace lid and cook for another 15 minutes on low heat.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and basil, if desired, for a garnish and serve alongside pasta.
Notes
- -If desired, add the mozzarella after the final 15 minute cook time and place under the broiler for a few minutes to melt and brown the cheese.
- -If you like, get creative and add additional vegetables to the sauce such as: sauteed fresh mushrooms, grated carrots, red bell peppers, chopped fresh spinach.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
229kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
100mg
(33%)
Sodium
267mg
(11%)
Potassium
643mg
(18%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
155IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
7.7mg
(9%)
Calcium
79mg
(8%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 229kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 267mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 643mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 155IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
27 reviews
Excellent
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