Chicken Parmesan Feast

Name: Chicken Parmesan Feast
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, pounded thin); 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated); 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 0.75 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs (large, beaten); 0.25 cup olive oil; 2 cup marinara sauce; 1.5 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded); 1 pound penne pasta; 1 package Caesar salad kit (10 ounce)

Crispy pan-fried chicken breasts baked with marinara and mozzarella, served alongside al dente penne pasta and a fresh Caesar salad.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 50 min
Servings: 5
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Medium
Cost: $4.77/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

1.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, pounded thin)
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
0.75 teaspoon salt
2 eggs (large, beaten)
0.25 cup olive oil
2 cup marinara sauce
1.5 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
1 pound penne pasta
1 package Caesar salad kit (10 ounce)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a shallow dish, combine panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper. Season with salt. In another shallow dish, beat the eggs.
Dip each pounded chicken breast into the beaten eggs, then dredge thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to coat. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. They don't need to be fully cooked through at this stage.
Pour marinara sauce over the chicken in the skillet, then top evenly with shredded mozzarella cheese. Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
While the chicken bakes, cook penne pasta according to package directions. Drain well. Prepare the Caesar salad kit according to package instructions.
Serve chicken Parmesan with cooked penne pasta and Caesar salad. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator, but the crispy chicken will soften upon reheating. The Caesar salad is best enjoyed fresh.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 790
Protein: 58.7 g
Carbohydrates: 74.5 g
Fat: 30.1 g
Fiber: 6.8 g
Sodium: 1200 mg
Saturated Fat: 9.5 g
Sugar: 7.3 g
Cholesterol: 170 mg