Chicken Parmesan
A comforting Chicken Parmesan recipe featuring crispy chicken cutlets, rich tomato sauce, and gooey cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken cutlets
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 cup flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups San Marzano tomatoes, crushed
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken cutlets generously with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each cutlet in flour, making sure to coat it well, and shake off any excess flour.
- Dip each chicken cutlet into beaten eggs, letting any excess drip off.
- Coat the cutlets with bread crumbs, pressing lightly to ensure they stick.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the chicken until golden brown on both sides.
- Combine the crushed San Marzano tomatoes, minced garlic, and chopped basil in a saucepan. Let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Arrange the fried chicken in a baking dish, cover them with the tomato sauce, and sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot, ideally paired with pasta or a crisp salad.
Notes
For a healthier option, try using almond flour instead of traditional flour or experiment with different cheeses for a unique flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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