15 Minute Keto Chicken Parmesan (Printable)
Golden chicken topped with marinara and melted cheese in 15 minutes
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 5 ounces each)
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Sauce & Cheese
06 - 1/2 cup sugar-free marinara sauce
07 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
09 - 1/4 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, chopped
# How to Make It:
01 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, pressing the seasoning into the meat.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
03 - Reduce heat to low. Spoon marinara sauce evenly over each chicken breast. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the sauce, covering the chicken completely.
04 - Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 2-3 minutes until cheese is fully melted and bubbly. Remove from heat.
05 - Sprinkle with dried Italian herbs and fresh basil. Serve immediately while hot and cheesy.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Its faster than delivery and actually keeps you in ketosis without feeling like youre missing out
- The cheese gets perfectly bubbly without any breading at all
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- Pound your chicken to even thickness or the thin parts will dry out before thick parts cook through
- Let the pan get properly hot before adding chicken or you will not get that golden sear
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- A meat thermometer takes all the guesswork out of perfectly cooked chicken
- Room temperature chicken cooks more evenly than cold straight from the fridge