Chicken Parmesan

Name: Chicken Parmesan
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless); 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 eggs (large, beaten); 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated); 0.75 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 4 fluid ounce olive oil; 24 ounce marinara sauce; 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded); 1 pound spaghetti; 6 cup mixed greens; 3 tablespoon balsamic vinaigrette; 1 garlic bread

Crispy chicken cutlets baked with rich marinara sauce and melted mozzarella, served alongside spaghetti and a fresh green salad with garlic bread.

Prep: 25 min
Cook: 35 min
Total: 1 hr
Servings: 5
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Medium
Cost: $6.52/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Soy-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

2.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs (large, beaten)
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
0.75 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
4 fluid ounce olive oil
24 ounce marinara sauce
1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
1 pound spaghetti
6 cup mixed greens
3 tablespoon balsamic vinaigrette
1 garlic bread

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare your dredging station: In one shallow dish, add the all-purpose flour. In a second dish, whisk the large eggs. In a third dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Pound the chicken breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Season each chicken breast with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Dredge each chicken breast: first in flour, then in egg, and finally in the panko mixture, pressing to coat well.
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully add the breaded chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown.
Pour the marinara sauce over the chicken, then sprinkle with the shredded mozzarella cheese and remaining 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly and golden. While the chicken bakes, cook the spaghetti according to package directions.
Prepare the green salad by tossing mixed greens with balsamic vinaigrette. Bake the garlic bread according to package directions.
Serve the Chicken Parmesan immediately over spaghetti, with a side of green salad and garlic bread.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven for best results.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 780
Protein: 60.5 g
Carbohydrates: 75.3 g
Fat: 24.1 g
Fiber: 5.8 g
Sodium: 1250 mg
Saturated Fat: 8.5 g
Sugar: 8.1 g
Cholesterol: 155 mg