Quick Chicken Parmesan in 20 Minutes
Quick Chicken Parmesan in 20 Minutes brings crisp, tender chicken cutlets topped with a bright tomato sauce and a melty blanket of mozzarella and Parmesan. The buttery crumb coating adds satisfying crunch while fresh parsley lifts the flavors. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or a casual gathering when you want comfort with minimal fuss.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quick Chicken Parmesan in 20 Minutes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 15
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Press the chicken breasts with your palm to flatten them to an even thickness.
- 2
Beat the egg in a shallow bowl; put the bread crumbs in a separate shallow bowl. Dip each chicken breast into the beaten egg and press it into the bread crumbs to coat.
- 3
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat and fry the coated chicken breasts until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
- 4
Pour the pasta sauce over the chicken, cover, and bring the sauce to a boil.
- 5
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 6
Sprinkle the chicken with mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and parsley. Cover and simmer until the cheeses melt, about 5 more minutes.
- Calories 534.98 kcal High 27%
- Protein 66.89 g Good Source 134%
- Carbohydrate 21.66 g 8%
- Total Fat 20.16 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 9.06 g High 45%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 239.0 mg High 80%
- Sodium 1073.46 mg High 47%
- Dietary Fiber 3.45 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 6.66 g --
- Added Sugars 1.26 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 260.54 mg Good Source 20%
- Iron 3.66 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 451.55 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 117.9 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 8.13 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.24 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Quick Chicken Parmesan in 20 Minutes is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Chicken Breast, Eggs, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 534.98 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quick Chicken Parmesan in 20 Minutes made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Chicken Breast, Eggs, Fresh Parsley, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quick Chicken Parmesan in 20 Minutes?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 534.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quick Chicken Parmesan in 20 Minutes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Quick Chicken Parmesan in 20 Minutes healthy?
- Quick Chicken Parmesan in 20 Minutes has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 534.98 calories and 66.89 g of protein, or 134% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1073.46 mg (47% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.06 g (45% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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