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Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

Weeknight Chicken Thigh Parmesan

5 MINPrep Time
30 MINCook Time
4Servings
(1)
by Giada De Laurentiis
Beginner
Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman
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This weeknight-friendly Chicken Parm only needs one pan from start to finish, and you even get to set and forget it in the oven for most of the cooking - so no slaving away at the stovetop! We opted for chicken thighs as opposed to chicken breast in this recipe, because it gets extremely flavorful and juicy after braising in marinara sauce. Juicy chicken, a vibrant sauce, gooey cheese and a crispy topping - what more could you want? Serve with some pasta, rice, or a simple salad for a perfectly complete meal on any weeknight.

Weeknight Chicken Thigh Parmesan
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Weeknight Chicken Thigh Parmesan

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Position a rack in the middle of the oven
  2. Heat a medium oven proof skillet over medium high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and heat for an additional minute. Dry the chicken thighs well with paper towel. Season evenly with the salt and add to the pan, meat side down. Cook for 5 minutes or until deep golden brown. Flip the thighs and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Add the marinara to the pan along with the water and stir to combine. Turn the chicken in the sauce to coat. Cover the pan and place the pan in the oven and braise for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  3. Switch the oven to high broil.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together the panko, remaining tablespoon of olive oil and parmesan cheese. Remove the pan from the oven and remove the lid. Place a 1/2 piece of provolone cheese on top of each chicken thigh and press the panko mixture evenly on top. Place the chicken back in the oven under the broiler for 4 to 5 minutes or until the breadcrumbs are toasted and everything is bubbly. Sprinkle with the basil and serve.
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1 comment

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    Shere Rolo - Jun 09
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★

    Fantastic recipe! I made a keto friendly version, omitting the bread crumbs and using a parmesan/olive oil mix to top the chicken that worked great. I also subbed out the marina sauce, instead using a can of Italian diced tomatoes, omitting the water, and added a few basil leaves to the sauce while it was braising in the oven pan. Overall, 5 star rating! Will definitely make this again!

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