Best 7 Kittencals Easy Skillet Chicken Parmesan Marinara Recipes

CHICKEN PARMESAN WITH MY MOTHER'S MARINARA SAUCE AND BUCATINI

Steps:

• For the sauce: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and a pinch of salt and cook for a few minutes until the onions are softened slightly but not brown. Stir in the garlic, sugar and red pepper flakes. (If the onions begin to brown, add a splash of water.)
• Stir in the grated carrots and the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and continue to cook until the carrots soften, about 2 minutes. Add the canned tomatoes and use a wooden spoon to break up some of the whole tomatoes. Cook over medium heat, stirring from time to time, until the tomatoes are fairly broken down and the sauce has thickened, at least 30 minutes. Season to taste and add water as necessary. Stir in the basil leaves. Keep the sauce warm.
• For the chicken: Lay a piece of chicken between two pieces of plastic wrap and use the smooth side of a meat mallet to pound into a 1/4-inch-thick cutlet. Repeat with remaining cutlet then slice both pieces in half.
• Line a baking sheet with paper towels and set aside. Combine the breadcrumbs and garlic powder in a shallow dish. Crack the eggs in a second shallow dish and whisk to blend. Sprinkle the chicken pieces on both sides with salt and dip each thoroughly in the eggs; transfer to the breadcrumbs to thoroughly coat. Place the chicken on the paper towels.
• For the pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add a generous amount of salt. (The pasta water should taste like seawater.) Add the pasta to the pot and stir so it doesn't stick. Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente (chewy but not hard or raw tasting). Drain well and set aside.
• To finish the chicken: Fill a medium cast-iron skillet with about 1/3 to 1/2 cup canola oil (to come about 1/4 of the way up the sides) and heat over medium until the oil is just barely starting to smoke. Sprinkle the top of each cutlet with salt and gently place in the oil, salted-side down. Add the butter to the pan and as it begins to foam, shake the pan gently. Cook on the first side until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Gently flip to the second side, sprinkle with salt and carefully spoon some of the hot oil mixture on top. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, an additional 2 to 3 minutes, then remove from the pan with a slotted spatula to clean paper towels to drain slightly.
• Preheat the broiler with the rack in the highest position. Divide the sauce between 2 medium bowls, one for the pasta and one for the chicken Parmesan.
• To assemble the chicken Parmesan, add some tomato sauce to a small cast-iron skillet or baking dish. Layer with a couple mozzarella slices and the basil. Put one of the fried chicken cutlets on top of the basil, followed by another spoonful of sauce, then a second layer of mozzarella. Place the second chicken cutlet next, followed by a third layer of sauce, more mozzarella and a large sprinkle of Parmesan. Repeat with the remaining pieces of chicken and other ingredients in a second small cast-iron skillet. Place the skillets on a sheet tray and broil until the cheese is melted and slightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Top with more freshly grated Parmesan.
• Toss the pasta and sauce together in a large bowl and taste for seasoning. Top with grated Parmesan. Serve with the skillets of chicken parm.

KITTENCAL'S EASY SKILLET CHICKEN PARMESAN MARINARA

Steps:

• Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add in the chicken and brown well on both sides (about 10-12 minutes).
• Stir in the sauce and 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese; reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through (about 25 minutes).
• Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese; allow to stand until the cheese has melted.
• Delicious!

SKILLET PARMESAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Pound the chicken breasts between two slices of plastic wrap until about 1/4" thick.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Dredge chicken in flour and shake off excess.
• Dip in egg/milk mixture, then in breadcrumb/Parmesan mixture.
• Heat the butter and olive oil in a large deep skillet.
• Brown the chicken breasts over medium heat until golden on each side (about 2-3 min per side).
• Remove to a plate and keep warm.
• Add the marinara sauce to the skillet.
• Heat to boiling and simmer 10 minutes.
• Add the chicken breasts to the sauce and sprinkle Parmesan over them.
• Place a slice of mozzarella on each piece of chicken.
• Cover and simmer about 8- 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the chicken is tender.
• Serve with your favorite pasta- we like linguine.

KITTENCAL'S EASY AND DELICIOUS RANCH-PARMESAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Set oven to 400° degrees (set oven rack to lowest position).
• In a shallow bowl mix together the dry breadcrumbs with Parmesan cheese, seasoned salt, black pepper and garlic powder.
• Dip the chicken into the ranch dressing to coat both sides (allow any excess to drip off).
• Coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
• Place in a single layer onto a greased baking sheet or line with non-stick foil (do NOT bake in a smaller baking dish or the bottom of the chicken will be soggy).
• Lightly drizzle the melted butter over each breast (for low-fat option omit the butter or use a diet alternative).
• If desired you can sprinkle black pepper over the chicken pieces .
• Bake uncovered for about 30-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked).

KITTENCAL'S EASY MARINADE FOR GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large bowl mix all ingredients together until well blended.
• Add in chicken pieces, cover and refrigerate for 6-8 hours.
• When ready to grill, remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels.
• Season the chicken with seasoning salt and pepper, then grill.
• There is enough marinade for up to 10 pieces of chicken.
• Delicious!

KITTENCAL'S MARINARA PASTA SAUCE (VEGETARIAN)

Steps:

• In a heavy-bottomed stockpot or Dutch oven heat oil over medium-high heat.
• Add in onions, garlic and dried red pepper flakes, basil and oregano; saute for about 3-4 minutes.
• Add in the tomato paste and stir for 2-3 minutes.
• Add in the Roma tomatoes with juice and wine; simmer uncovered over low heat for 1-2 hours (I usually cook it for at least a couple of hours) stirring occasionally.
• Season with salt and pepper and add in sugar if desired.
• **NOTE** if you prefer a thinner sauce, then add in some water.

KITTENCAL'S CHICKEN PARMESAN (LOW-FAT AND DELICIOUS!)

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees F (oven rack set to lowest position).
• Spray a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
• Place the breasts between two sheets of waxed paper, then using a mallet pound until almost half the thickness (do not pound to very thin).
• In a shallow dish combine dry breadcrumbs with 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, parsley, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt and black pepper.
• Place the flour in another shallow bowl or on a plate.
• Place the egg in a bowl and lighty beat (you should have 3 separate bowls).
• Firstly dredge the chicken in the flour, then dip into egg, lastly coat in the breadcrumb mixture pressing down with hands to adhear the mixture firmly to the chicken.
• Spray a non-stick skillet with vegetable spray or lightly brush with a little olive oil.
• Add in the breasts one or two at a time and lightly brown on both sides (about 3 minutes per side, do not cook through completely) transfer to prepared baking dish.
• Drizzle the marinara sauce over the top and around each breast (there should be some sauce between each piece of chicken).
• If you are using the mozzarella cheese sprinkle over the top and around all the chicken.
• Top with about 1/4 to 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese.
• Bake uncovered for about 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (cooking time should take no more than 30 minutes or the chicken will be dry).
• TO SERVE; slide a wide spatula underneath the breast/s along with some sauce and cheese that is left in the baking dish.