Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Golden breaded chicken on top of a bed of penne noodles tossed in a pomodoro sauce, topped with our five-cheese blend and Italian seasoning
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Pasta and Sauce
Cheese Topping
Method
Chicken Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- 2
Bread the Chicken
Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of bread crumbs and grated Parmesan cheese. Dip each chicken breast first in flour, then in the egg, and finally coat with the bread crumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
- 3
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the breaded chicken breasts and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the cooked chicken to a baking dish.
Pasta and Sauce Preparation
- 4
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 5
Heat the Sauce
In a saucepan, heat the pomodoro sauce over medium heat. Stir in the Italian seasoning and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
Assembly and Baking
- 6
Assemble the Dish
Spread a layer of the heated pomodoro sauce on the bottom of the baking dish with the chicken. Place the cooked penne pasta on top of the sauce.
- 7
Add Cheese and Bake
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and the five-cheese blend (if using) generously over the chicken and pasta. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 8
Serve
Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, then serve hot, garnished with additional Italian seasoning if desired.