Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Description: Indulge in the deliciousness of homemade Chicken Parmesan with this recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. This classic Italian dish combines tender chicken breasts, flavorful tomato sauce, and melted cheese, creating a meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | extra virgin olive oil |
| 3 tbsp | extra virgin olive oil |
| 2 cloves | garlic |
| 2 | bay leaves |
| 1/2 cup | kalamata olives |
| 1/2 cup | fresh basil |
| 2 | whole tomatoes |
| 1 | sugar |
| kosher salt | |
| fresh ground black pepper | |
| 4 | boneless skinless chicken breasts |
| 1/2 cup | flour |
| 2 | eggs |
| 1 | water |
| 1 | buffalo mozzarella |
| 1 | parmesan cheese |
| 8 oz | spaghetti |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1211.4
- Fat: 44.4g
- Saturated Fat: 12.8g
- Cholesterol: 219mg
- Sodium: 693.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 135.2g
- Fiber: 10.5g
- Sugar: 15.8g
- Protein: 66.9g
Instructions:
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Prepare the Sauce:
- Coat a saucepan with olive oil and place it over medium heat.
- Once the oil is heated, add onions, garlic, and bay leaves. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes until they are soft.
- Add kalamata olives and some hand-torn basil.
- Add whole tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally until the liquid reduces, and the sauce thickens, approximately 15 minutes.
- Season the sauce with sugar, salt, and pepper to taste. Lower the heat and keep warm.
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Prepare the Chicken:
- Pound the chicken breasts with a mallet until they are about 1/2-inch thick.
- In a shallow bowl, mix flour with salt and pepper.
- In another bowl, combine eggs and water, beating until frothy.
- In a separate bowl, place breadcrumbs seasoned with salt and pepper.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat in a large oven-proof skillet.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour mixture, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally coat with breadcrumbs, ensuring both sides are evenly covered.
- Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts and fry for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown, turning once.
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Assemble and Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Ladle the prepared tomato sauce over the cooked chicken breasts and sprinkle with buffalo mozzarella, parmesan cheese, and fresh basil leaves.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- While the chicken is baking, cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Serve the hot Chicken Parmesan alongside the spaghetti for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Enjoy your homemade Chicken Parmesan with loved ones for a delightful dining experience! 🍽️
