Ground Chicken Parmesan
A cozy and cheesy skillet dinner that captures the classic chicken parmesan flavors without the fuss of breading and frying.
Ingredients
Patties
- 1 lb ground chicken Can substitute with ground turkey.
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs Can substitute with panko or gluten-free crumbs.
- 1 tbsp milk Helps to add moisture.
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning Season boldly with salt and pepper.
- 2 cloves garlic Minced.
Sauce and Toppings
- 2 cups marinara sauce Use a quality sauce; doctor it up if it's bland.
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese Shredded for topping.
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese Grated.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, milk, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form mixture into palm-sized patties.
Cooking
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and brown patties lightly on both sides.
- Once browned, add marinara sauce to the skillet and simmer until patties are cooked through.
- Top patties with mozzarella cheese and let it melt during the last few minutes of cooking.
Notes
This dish is versatile; serve over pasta, on a bun, or with zucchini noodles. Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g