Ground Chicken Parmesan Skillet

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1.Sauté Aromatics

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.

2. 2.Cook Chicken

   Add ground chicken to the skillet and break it up with a spoon. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Cook until chicken is browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.

3. 3.Simmer in Sauce

   Pour marinara sauce over the chicken mixture. Stir in fresh basil. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. 4.Add Cheese

   Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese over the chicken mixture. Cover the skillet and cook until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 2-3 minutes.

5. 5.Serve

   Serve hot over pasta, zucchini noodles, or with a side salad. Garnish with extra basil, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Equipment

• Large skillet
• Spoon
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Knife
• Cutting board

Tips

• For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
• Use your favorite type of pasta for serving.
• To make it even easier, use pre-shredded cheese.
• Add some vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms to the skillet while cooking the chicken.
• You can broil the dish for the last minute to get the cheese extra bubbly.

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