Ground Chicken Parmesan
Ground Chicken Parmesan is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines juicy ground chicken with rich marinara sauce and gooey cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Toasted Breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter (unsalted)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Ground Chicken Parmesan
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 teaspoon salt (divided in half) Use ½ teaspoon for the mixture.
- 4 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 770 mL marinara sauce (1 jar Rao's)
- 1 cup grated parmesan
- 2 sprigs basil For garnish.
- 1½ to 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Toasting Breadcrumbs
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the panko breadcrumbs, ¼ teaspoon salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Toast the breadcrumbs for about 4-5 minutes until golden and crunchy, stirring often to prevent burning. Set aside.
Cooking Ground Chicken
- In the same skillet, heat the oil over medium heat and add the diced onion. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes soft.
- Add the chopped garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, ½ teaspoon salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano. Mix well.
- Form the mixture into patties and cook them in the skillet until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side.
- Once the chicken is cooked, pour in the marinara sauce and let it simmer for about 10 minutes on low heat.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Transfer the chicken and sauce to a baking dish. Sprinkle the grated parmesan and shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
To store leftovers, let them cool completely, cover tightly with plastic wrap, or transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving. For a light option, you can use ground turkey instead of chicken.