Name: Frankie's Diners Chicken Parmesan With Ziti Recipe
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs; 1 cup breadcrumbs; 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1 cup olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 pound ziti pasta; 4 quarts water; 1 tbs salt; 2 tbs olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes; 2 tsp Italian seasoning; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 cup fresh basil, chopped

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Garlic mayo is a creamy sauce blending mayonnaise with minced garlic, often used to enhance various dishes.

Garlic Mayo

Fresh avocado with lime, cilantro, and onion.

Guacamole

Cerignola olives marinated in garlic rosemary olive oil

Olives

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Start by seasoning the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.

Prepare Chicken

Set up a dredging station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with grated Parmesan cheese. Dip each seasoned chicken breast first in flour, then in the egg, and finally in the breadcrumb mixture.

Dredge Chicken

In a large skillet, heat 1 cup of olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the breaded chicken breasts and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.

Cook Chicken

In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt.

Boil Water

Add the ziti pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.

Cook Ziti

In the same skillet used for the chicken, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Sauté Garlic

Add the canned crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and let simmer for about 10 minutes.

Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

Stir in the chopped fresh basil and remove from heat.

Combine Sauce and Basil

In a large baking dish, spread half of the sauce on the bottom. Add the cooked ziti, followed by the fried chicken breasts, and then top with the remaining sauce. Finally, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.

Layer Ingredients

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Bake

Remove from oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Serve hot, garnished with extra basil if desired.

Serve

boneless, skinless chicken breasts

all-purpose flour

eggs

breadcrumbs

Parmesan cheese, grated

mozzarella cheese, shredded

olive oil

salt

black pepper

ziti pasta

water

garlic, minced

canned crushed tomatoes

Italian seasoning

sugar

fresh basil, chopped