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Easy One-Skillet Chicken Parmesan Recipe Over Spaghetti for Perfect Dinner

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A quick and easy one-skillet chicken parmesan dinner where chicken, sauce, and spaghetti cook together for a flavorful, comforting meal with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to ½-inch thickness
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Garlic powder, to taste
  • Italian seasoning, to taste
  • All-purpose flour, for coating
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1½ cups chicken broth
  • 8 ounces spaghetti, broken in half
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pound chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap to about ½-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Lightly dredge each chicken breast in all-purpose flour, shaking off excess.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Pour marinara sauce and chicken broth into the skillet, stirring to combine and scraping up browned bits.
  5. Add broken spaghetti to the sauce, pushing it down so it is mostly submerged. Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  6. Place browned chicken breasts on top of the spaghetti and spoon some sauce over them.
  7. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over chicken and pasta. Cover and cook for another 5-7 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and cheese is melted.
  8. Remove from heat and let rest for a couple of minutes. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.

Notes

Pound chicken evenly for quick, even cooking. Use a good marinara sauce for best flavor. Stir pasta gently to prevent clumping. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to 165°F. Add extra mozzarella halfway through for gooey cheese. If sauce thickens too much, add more broth or water.

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Keywords: chicken parmesan, one skillet, easy dinner, spaghetti, quick recipe, comfort food, weeknight meal

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