Dairy Free Easy Chicken Parmesan

Total time35 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time20 min

Golden, crispy-crusted chicken breasts are the star here, pounded thin so every bite cooks up juicy and tender under a crunchy, herb-flecked breadcrumb coating. A quick sear in olive oil gets that shatter-crisp exterior going before the skillet gets topped with a generous spoonful of marinara and slides under the broiler to finish. The high heat works fast, bubbling the sauce and browning the top while the chicken locks in its juices, and a scatter of torn fresh basil at the end adds a pop of brightness. It's a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together in one pan with minimal cleanup, and it's a great option to add to your dairy free rotation. Serve it over pasta, alongside a simple salad, or straight from the skillet for a comforting, restaurant-style meal at home.

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Ingredients

4 servings

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
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½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp black pepper
3 tbsp olive oil

For the breading

½ cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 cup italian breadcrumbs
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Chef's tip
Choose a grated-style vegan parmesan and use the same amount.
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano

For topping

1 cup marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Chef's tip
If the dish is baked or melted, cover it or keep the heat gentle - dairy-free shreds melt more slowly than dairy cheese.

For serving

2 tbsp fresh basil, torn (optional)

Instructions

1
Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the broiler element and preheat the broiler to high. Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin to an even 1/2-inch thickness.
2
Season both sides of each chicken breast with the salt and pepper. Set up a three-stage breading station: flour in one shallow dish, eggs beaten in a second shallow dish, and breadcrumbs mixed with the grated Parmesan, garlic powder, and dried oregano in a third.

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