15 Minute Keto Chicken Parmesan (Print Version)
Golden chicken with melted mozzarella and tangy marinara on your table in 15 minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 5 ounces each)
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Sauce & Cheese
06 - 1/2 cup sugar-free marinara sauce
07 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
09 - 1/4 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (optional)
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, chopped (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides evenly with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
03 - Reduce heat to low. Spoon marinara sauce evenly over each chicken breast. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
04 - Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 2-3 minutes until cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
05 - Remove from heat and sprinkle with dried Italian herbs and fresh basil if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Its faster than delivery but tastes like you spent all day cooking
- The cheese gets perfectly melty while the chicken stays incredibly juicy inside
02 -
- Dry chicken equals better sear so do not skip the paper towel step
- Let the pan come back to heat between adding pieces if cooking in batches
03 -
- Invest in a good meat thermometer until you learn the touch test
- Let the chicken rest for 2 minutes before cutting to keep juices inside