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Easy Chicken Parm for One

A fast, no-fry, single-serving version of chicken parmesan that uses crispy croutons to simulate a breaded crust that stays crunchy even under sauce and cheese.

Prep

10m

Cook

35m

Total

45m

Serves

1

Method

  1. 01

    Prep the baking dish by drizzling in the olive oil and red pepper flakes. Season the chicken breast generously on both sides with salt and pepper, then place it into the dish.

    Step 1
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  2. 02

    Spoon a generous portion of marinara sauce over the chicken. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and half of the Parmesan cheese evenly over the sauce.

    Step 2
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  3. 03

    Take your croutons and break about half of them up into smaller pieces. Scatter the mixture of whole and broken croutons over the cheese layer to create a textured crust.

    Step 3
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  4. 04

    Top the croutons with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese to help bind the topping together as it bakes.

    Step 4
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  5. 05

    Bake in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Check for an internal temperature between 145°F and 150°F for a juicy result.

    Step 5
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  6. 06

    Let the dish rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute. Garnish with freshly chopped Italian parsley before serving.

    Step 6
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From Chef John

  • “You are after all the Chef John of making chicken parm just for one.”
  • “There's not going to be anyone around to judge us.”
  • “Crispy crunchy goodness in almost every bite.”