Chicken Parmesan Express Recipe (20-Minute Chicken Parmesan)
This Chicken Parmesan Express recipe cooks chicken breasts in a simple egg coating, then melts mozzarella and parmesan right in the pan. Serve it over angel hair pasta with a sprinkle of parsley and fresh basil. The ingredients are straightforward and the how-to is quick, so dinner is on the table in about 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Method
Cook the pasta
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the angel hair pasta and cook according to the package until tender. Drain and set aside; a small dab of butter can help keep it from sticking.
Coat the chicken with egg
Beat the egg in a shallow bowl. Dip each chicken breast half into the egg so it’s evenly coated. If the pieces are very thick, lightly pound them so they cook through quickly.
Pan-cook the chicken
Melt the butter and margarine together in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, turning as needed. Avoid crowding the pan so the chicken sears instead of steaming.
Melt cheese and serve
Lower the heat. Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan over the chicken. Cover the skillet for 1–2 minutes, just until the cheese melts. Finish with parsley and basil, then serve hot over the angel hair pasta.