Chicken Parmigiana Recipe
Parmesan-breaded chicken breast sautéed and topped with our red sauce and melted mozzarella cheese, served on a bed of spaghetti.
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Sauce
Toppings
Pasta
Method
Chicken Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Preheat the 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 dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese. Dip each chicken breast into the flour, shaking off excess, then into the egg, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- 3
Sauté the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the breaded chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer the chicken to a baking dish.
Sauce Preparation
- 4
- 5
Add Fresh Basil
Stir in the fresh basil into the sauce just before serving.
Assembly
- 6
Assemble the Dish
Pour the prepared red sauce over the sautéed chicken breasts. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- 7
Bake
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Pasta Preparation
- 8
Cook the Spaghetti
While the chicken is baking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Serve
- 9
Plate the Dish
To serve, place a bed of spaghetti on each plate, top with the chicken parmigiana, and additional red sauce if desired. Enjoy!
