R-005

Chicken Parmigiana

Crispy breaded chicken baked with marinara, mozzarella, and parsley.

Servings4
Prep10 min
Cook30 min
Total40 min
LevelIntermediate
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Ingredients
  • 4 (6 oz) boneless chicken breasts
  • 8 oz mozzarella
  • 12 oz spaghetti sauce
  • Fresh parsley
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 cups bread crumbs
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 oz water
  • Vegetable oil
Cooking Steps
  1. Place chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness.
  2. Prepare a breading station with seasoned flour, egg wash (eggs mixed with water), and Italian-seasoned bread crumbs.
  3. Coat each chicken breast in flour, egg wash, and bread crumbs.
  4. Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large sauté pan. Fry chicken until golden brown on both sides.
  5. Drain chicken on a wire rack placed over a sheet pan.
  6. Place chicken into a baking dish.
  7. Top each piece with about 1/3 cup spaghetti sauce.
  8. Add approximately 2 ounces shredded mozzarella to each piece and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
  9. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  10. Serve immediately over your favorite pasta.
Pairs Well With
Spaghetti
Garlic Bread
Roasted Asparagus
Garden Salad