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20 Minute Skillet Chicken and Spinach Parmesan

20 Minute Skillet Chicken and Spinach Parmesan - the easiest and most delicious dinner EVER! 

Course Entree
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken and spinach parmesan, chicken parm, Chicken Parmesan
Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 578kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs small chicken cutlets or breast filets 6 - 8 pieces of chicken
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups Ragú® Old World Style® Traditional Sauce
  • 2 cup baby spinach chopped
  • 1 cup mozzarella grated

Instructions

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Combine panko and parmesan cheese in a small bowl.
  • Coat the chicken with the bread crumb mixture pressing gently to adhere.
  • Heat 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the cutlets (do in batches to avoid crowding) and cook 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. (Wipe skillet before repeating with remaining chicken pieces.)
  • Remove chicken from skillet and pour half of the pasta sauce onto the bottom of the skillet.
  • Gently lay the chicken on top.
  • Top each piece of chicken with a couple tablespoons of sauce, 1/4 cup chopped spinach, and two tablespoons of mozzarella. Just spoon and sprinkle till it looks right :)
  • Place in broiler for 2-4 minutes until cheese just begins to turn golden brown.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 578kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 60g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 173mg | Sodium: 1138mg | Potassium: 1278mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2116IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 276mg | Iron: 3mg