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20 Minute Skillet Chicken and Spinach Parmesan

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with a bubbling skillet chicken and spinach parmesan that comes together in a single pan.
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 578
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs small chicken cutlets or breast filets 2 lbs small chicken cutlets or breast filets
  • salt and pepper salt and pepper
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups Ragú® Old World Style® Traditional Sauce 1 1/2 cups Ragú® Old World Style® Traditional Sauce
  • 2 cup baby spinach, chopped 2 cup baby spinach, chopped
  • 1 cup mozzarella, grated 1 cup mozzarella, grated

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. Combine panko and parmesan cheese in a small bowl.
  3. Coat the chicken with the bread crumb mixture pressing gently to adhere.
  4. Heat 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add the cutlets in batches and cook 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Wipe skillet before repeating with remaining chicken pieces.
  7. Remove chicken from skillet and pour half of the pasta sauce onto the bottom of the skillet.
  8. Gently lay the chicken on top.
  9. Top each piece of chicken with a couple tablespoons of sauce, 1/4 cup chopped spinach, and two tablespoons of mozzarella.
  10. Place in broiler for 2-4 minutes until cheese just begins to turn golden brown.
  11. Serve immediately.

Notes

To get the crispiest chicken, let the breaded chicken rest on a wire rack for five minutes before frying.
Never overcrowd your skillet when frying the cutlets to prevent soggy breading.