Grilled Parmesan Chicken

Grilled Chicken Parmesan on a platter with spaghetti.

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Grilled Parmesan Chicken

Grilled Parmesan Chicken is a twist on the classic with layers of delicious flavors for the best Italian inspired chicken you've ever tasted. Seasoned chicken cutlets with pesto, cheese and marinara sauce are served over spaghetti.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Chicken

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: grilled chicken cutlets, grilled chicken parmesan, grilled Italian chicken, parmesan chicken on the grill

Servings: Servings

Calories: 415kcal

Author: Milisa

Ingredients

For the chicken:

2 boneless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup basil pesto
¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese

For the marinara sauce:

2 ½ cups tomato sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
16 ounces cooked spaghetti

Instructions

Cut chicken breasts into cutlets by placing your hand over the top of the chicken breast, slice crosswise into two slices.
Pound with a meat mallet making even, thin cutlets.
Mix the Italian rub together and sprinkle over the chicken.
Cook chicken over indirect fire with the grill closed about 4 minutes.
Flip the chicken.
Spoon the pesto over the chicken.
Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.
Continue to cook until chicken reaches 165° using a digital meat thermometer.
Remove to a sheet pan.
Make the marinara sauce by combining the tomato sauce and seasonings. Cook over low heat until heated through.
Spoon over the chicken breasts.
Serve over spaghetti with sauce.

Notes

How to Store and Reheat:

Store leftover chicken cutlets wrapped in plastic wrap or aluminum foil in the refrigerator up to 4 days. Marinara sauce and spaghetti can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days.

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