15 Minute Keto Chicken Parmesan (Printable version)

Golden chicken with melted mozzarella and sugar-free marinara, ready in 15 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 5 oz each)
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Sauce & Cheese

06 - 1/2 cup sugar-free marinara sauce
07 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
09 - 1/4 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (optional)
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, chopped (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Pat chicken breasts completely dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, pressing the spices into the meat to adhere.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
03 - Reduce heat to low. Spoon marinara sauce evenly over each chicken breast. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the sauce, covering the chicken completely.
04 - Cover skillet with a lid and cook for 2-3 minutes until cheese is fully melted and bubbly. Watch closely to prevent burning.
05 - Remove from heat. Sprinkle with dried Italian herbs and fresh basil if desired. Serve immediately while hot and cheesy.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • You get that crispy cheesy chicken parmesan experience without the breadcrumbs or guilt
  • Everything happens in one pan so cleanup is practically nonexistent
  • The cheese pulls apart in those gorgeous melty strings everyone loves
02 -
  • Dry chicken equals better sear so do not skip the paper towel step
  • Sugar free marinara varies wildly in taste so buy a small test bottle first
  • Resist the urge to crank the heat higher or the cheese will separate
03 -
  • Pound thicker ends of chicken breasts to even thickness so everything cooks at the same rate
  • Room temperature chicken sears better than cold straight from the fridge

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