Ground Chicken Parmesan: A Quick and Flavorful Weeknight Meal
By Liam Carter
Servings
4
This ground chicken parmesan recipe offers a fast alternative to a classic dish that can be prepared in advance for meal planning and storage while retaining the juiciness of chicken patties․ Flavors such as mozzarella cheese‚ garlic‚ and other herbs enhance a 45-minute dish suitable for busy families․
To prepare tasty chicken patties‚ combine ground chicken with Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese and other seasonings․ These ingredients add flavor to chicken patties with moderate fat content․ Other ingredients‚ including high-quality marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese‚ give the dish an Italian flavor․
When cooking chicken patties‚ look for a golden-brown crust on the patties to determine doneness․ Avoid overmixing chicken when preparing chicken patties‚ as this can lead to tough patties rather than juicy ones․ Take steps to cook the patties evenly to avoid burning the breadcrumbs and allow the inside to cook through․
Accompany this dish with al dente spaghetti‚ crusty bread‚ or a fresh salad․ This dish will keep for up to three days in the refrigerator as leftovers․ To serve the leftovers‚ reheat in a pan to maintain texture․
Why you'll love this recipe
- This recipe is good for meal planning and weeknight dinners because the flavor and texture of the dish are maintained when stored․
- Preparing hamburgers ahead of time can help you save time during the week when you don't have time to prepare dinner․
- Leftovers can be reheated quickly and easily‚ retaining moisture and flavor thanks to the marinara sauce and cheese․
- The ground chicken patties recipe can easily be doubled to produce extra meals for freezing and later use․
- Uses affordable‚ easily sourced ingredients that you probably have at home․ Affordable to cook․
- Bakes well and is a convenient alternative to baking potatoes․ You don't have to bake additional potatoes at a later time if you eat the roasted potatoes․
Ingredients
- •1 lb ground chicken
- •1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- •½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- •1 large egg
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 teaspoon dried oregano
- •1 teaspoon dried basil
- •½ teaspoon salt
- •½ teaspoon black pepper
- •2 tablespoons olive oil
- •1 ½ cups marinara sauce
- •1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- •fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, egg, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined, then shape the mixture into four equal-sized patties.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4
Add the chicken patties to the skillet and cook for about 5-6 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- 5
Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour the marinara sauce over the patties.
- 6
Top each patty with a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese.
- 7
Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is bubbly.
- 8
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving immediately.
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