Jun 09 2026
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Chicken Parmigiana Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Breaded Chicken Breast | Marinara | Mozzarella | Capellini

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Ingredients

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For the Chicken

Method

Preparing the Marinara Sauce

  1. 1

    Cook the Garlic

    In a saucepan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Add Tomatoes and Seasoning

    Add the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

  3. 3

    Simmer the Sauce

    Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chopped fresh basil in the last 5 minutes of cooking.

Preparing the Chicken

  1. 4

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 5

    Prepare the Breading Stations

    Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour mixed with salt and pepper, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.

  3. 6

    Bread the Chicken

    Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off excess, dip in the egg, then coat with breadcrumbs. Ensure they are well covered.

  4. 7

    Fry the Chicken

    In a large skillet, heat 1 cup of olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add breaded chicken breasts and fry until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.

  5. 8

    Bake the Chicken

    Transfer the fried chicken to a baking dish. Spoon marinara sauce over each piece, then top with shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.

Cooking the Pasta

  1. 9

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.

  2. 10

    Cook the Capellini

    Add the capellini pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually about 3-4 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Serving

  1. 11

    Plate the Dish

    On each plate, serve a portion of capellini pasta topped with marinara sauce. Place a piece of chicken parmigiana on top and garnish with additional chopped basil if desired.

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