Ground Chicken Parmesan Skillet

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1 cup panko breadcrumbs

¼ teaspoon fine sea salt

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon onion powder

¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small yellow onion, diced

4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped

1 ½ teaspoons fine sea salt (divided)

2 pounds ground chicken

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon dried oregano

770 mL marinara sauce (about 1 large jar)

1 cup grated parmesan cheese

2 sprigs fresh basil (plus extra for serving)

1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Cooked spaghetti or pasta of choice, for serving

Directions

Toast the breadcrumbs: In a large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Stir in the panko, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Spread the crumbs into an even layer and let them cook, undisturbed, for 30 to 60 seconds at a time, stirring in between, until deeply golden and fragrant. Transfer the toasted breadcrumbs to a bowl and set aside.

Cook the aromatics and chicken: In the same skillet, add the olive oil and warm over medium heat. Add the diced onion and a pinch of salt and cook until softened. Stir in the chopped garlic and cook just until fragrant. Push the onion and garlic to the edges of the pan, add the ground chicken to the center, and season with about 1 teaspoon of the salt, the garlic powder, onion powder, and dried oregano. Cook, breaking the meat into small crumbles, until no pink remains and lightly browned bits form on the bottom of the skillet.

Simmer with sauce and cheese: Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet and stir in the grated parmesan and basil sprigs. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld and the mixture thickens slightly. Remove and discard the basil sprigs, taste, and adjust salt if needed.

Finish and serve: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the surface of the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and cover the pan until the cheese is melted and gooey. Top with a generous handful of the toasted breadcrumbs, keeping some aside for individual servings. Spoon the Ground Chicken Parmesan over hot spaghetti or your favorite pasta and garnish with extra basil and more breadcrumbs to taste.

Nutrition

• Calories: 520 kcal
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Cholesterol: 140 mg
• Sodium: 1200 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 32 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3 g
• Total Sugars: 8 g
• Protein: 42 g