Chicken Parmigiana Over Linguini Recipe
lightly breaded chicken breasts, homemade marinara, mozzarella, linguini
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Marinara Sauce
Pasta
Topping
Method
Prepare Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Take the chicken breasts and season them 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 breadcrumbs. Dip each chicken breast first in flour, then in egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- 3
Fry the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the breaded chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer to a baking dish.
Make Marinara Sauce
- 4
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Spices
Add the crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir and let the sauce simmer for about 15 minutes.
- 6
Combine with Chicken
Once the sauce is ready, pour it over the chicken breasts in the baking dish. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Cook Pasta
- 7
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon of salt.
- 8
Cook Linguini
Add linguini to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Bake Chicken
- 9
Bake the Chicken
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve
- 10
Plate the Dish
On a serving plate, place a portion of linguini, top with a chicken breast, and spoon extra marinara sauce over the top. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
