Jul 14 2026
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Pollo Alla Parmigiana Recipe

Inspired by Il Fornaio Sacramento
Time1h
Serves4

breaded chicken breast | marinara sauce | mozzarella | spaghetti pomodoro

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Ingredients

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Chicken Preparation

Marinara Sauce

For Assembly

Method

Chicken Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare Chicken

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Take the chicken breasts, place them between two sheets of plastic wrap, and pound them to an even thickness.

  2. 2

    Breading Station

    Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one with flour (seasoned with salt and pepper), one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.

  3. 3

    Bread the Chicken

    Dip each chicken breast in flour, then in the eggs, and finally in the breadcrumbs, pressing down to ensure an even coating.

  4. 4

    Fry the Chicken

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the breaded chicken and fry for about 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown. Transfer to a baking dish.

Marinara Sauce

  1. 5

    Make the Marinara

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  2. 6

    Add Tomatoes and Seasoning

    Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

  3. 7

    Add Fresh Basil

    Stir in fresh basil before removing from heat.

For Assembly

  1. 8

    Assemble the Dish

    Spoon marinara sauce over each piece of fried chicken. Top with mozzarella slices and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.

  2. 9

    Bake the Chicken

    Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

  3. 10

    Cook the Spaghetti

    While the chicken is baking, cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste.

  4. 11

    Serve

    Serve the chicken with spaghetti on the side, garnished with additional basil if desired.

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