Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Basil and Parmesan encrusted chicken breast, mozzarella, penne, fresh basil, and signature red sauce.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
- 2
Coat the Chicken
In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs. In another bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped basil. Dip each chicken breast in the egg, then coat it with the breadcrumb mixture.
- 3
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- 4
Bake the Chicken
Transfer the browned chicken breasts to a baking dish. Top each piece with shredded mozzarella cheese and pour red pasta sauce over them. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the cheese is melted.
- 5
Cook the Pasta
While the chicken is baking, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 6
Serve
Serve the chicken on a bed of penne pasta, garnished with additional fresh basil if desired.
