Chicken Parmesan Recipe
spaghetti pomodoro, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil
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Ingredients
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For the Chicken Parmesan
For the Spaghetti Pomodoro
Method
For the Chicken Parmesan
- 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
Set Up Breading Stations
In three separate shallow dishes, place all-purpose flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- 4
Fry the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the breaded chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 5
Bake the Chicken
Transfer the fried chicken to a baking dish. Spoon marinara sauce over each piece and top with mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
- 6
Garnish
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh basil before serving.
For the Spaghetti Pomodoro
- 7
Cook the Spaghetti
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 8
- 9
Add Tomatoes
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- 10
Combine with Pasta
Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce and toss to coat. Stir in fresh basil.
- 11
Serve
Plate the spaghetti pomodoro alongside the chicken parmesan for a complete meal.