One-Pan Chicken Parmesan with Garlic Broccoli
Crispy chicken breasts baked with mozzarella and Parmesan, paired with tender garlic broccoli in a single skillet. This italian-inspired chicken ready in about 50 minutes pairs (6 oz each) chicken breasts, breadcrumbs, (grated) parmesan cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz each) chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup (grated) parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup (shredded) mozzarella cheese
- 1 head (cut into florets) broccoli
- 3 cloves (minced) garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup (chopped) fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp orange zest
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and orange zest. Dip in breadcrumbs, then press 1/3 cup Parmesan into each chicken breast.
- Step 2: In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil. Add broccoli and garlic, sauté for 3 minutes until tender. Push broccoli to the sides, add remaining oil, and cook chicken for 5 minutes per side until golden.
- Step 3: Transfer chicken and broccoli to a baking dish. Top with mozzarella and remaining Parmesan. Bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly. Garnish with parsley.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does One-Pan Chicken Parmesan with Garlic Broccoli take to make?
Total time is about 50 minutes (25 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover One-Pan Chicken Parmesan with Garlic Broccoli?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (6 oz each) chicken breasts from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pan Chicken Parmesan with Garlic Broccoli?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale One-Pan Chicken Parmesan with Garlic Broccoli for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with One-Pan Chicken Parmesan with Garlic Broccoli?
Italian chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Swapped butter for olive oil to keep it lighter. Still delicious.
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Absolutely wonderful.
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Made exactly as written. Wouldn't change a thing.
