Description
Robust Italian chicken parmesan brings classic Mediterranean flavors to your table with crispy breaded chicken and melted cheese. Simple ingredients create a satisfying meal that connects family and friends around delicious comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 3 tbsps unsalted butter, divided
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsps fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Seasoning Preparation: Meticulously dry the poultry and thoroughly coat with a robust spice blend, ensuring complete coverage for optimal flavor development and caramelization.
- Searing Technique: Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet until shimmering, then strategically place chicken to create a golden-brown exterior, cooking each side for 5-6 minutes until perfectly crisp and sealed.
- Vegetable Infusion: Utilize the same skillet with residual chicken essence, introduce butter, garlic, and Italian herbs. Quickly incorporate cherry tomatoes, zucchini, and bell peppers, sautéing until vegetables soften and release their vibrant flavors.
- Final Integration: Reunite seared chicken with vegetable medley, drizzle with remaining butter and lemon juice. Optional red pepper flakes add subtle heat. Simmer until chicken reaches precise internal temperature, ensuring juicy, perfectly cooked protein.
- Presentation Flourish: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve alongside complementary starches like rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes to complete this gourmet culinary creation.
Notes
- Dry Chicken Thoroughly: Pat chicken completely dry with paper towels to ensure perfect golden-brown searing and crispy exterior without steaming.
- Control Skillet Temperature: Heat olive oil until just shimmering, not smoking, to prevent burning and achieve ideal caramelization without bitter flavors.
- Monitor Chicken Doneness: Use meat thermometer to confirm internal temperature reaches 165°F, guaranteeing safe and juicy chicken without overcooking.
- Customize Vegetable Selection: Swap suggested vegetables based on seasonal availability or dietary preferences, maintaining similar cooking times and sizes for even preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg