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Easy Chicken Parmesan
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
about 1 1/2 pounds
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
preferably Italian flavored
- Olive oil
- 8 slices low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- 1 jar pasta sauce
24-ounce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces spaghetti
or linguine
Directions
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Heat the oven to 350 F.
- 3
Put the chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound to about 1/2 inch in thickness. Use a rolling pin or the flat side of a meat mallet.
- 4
In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.
- 5
Place the seasoned breadcrumbs in a different wide and shallow bowl.
- 6
Dip the flattened chicken breasts in the milk and egg mixture and then in the seasoned breadcrumbs, turning each piece to coat it evenly.
- 7
In a large skillet or sauté pan heat 1 inch of olive oil over medium heat until hot (if you dip a corner of a breaded chicken breast in the oil it should sizzle briskly). Be careful not to burn it, as olive oil achieves the smoke point fairly fast.
- 8
Brown the chicken in the hot oil on both sides until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- 9
Pour 1/3 of the pasta sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Place the chicken on top and use 7 mozzarella slices to cover the chicken.
- 10
Pour the remaining sauce over the chicken and cheese. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Tear the remaining mozzarella slice into pieces and scatter on top. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until bubbly.
- 11
While the chicken bakes, cook the spaghetti or linguine in boiling salted water following package directions. Drain well.
- 12
Serve the chicken with the paste, bread, and a tossed green salad.
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About this Recipe
Looking for that classic, comforting chicken Parmesan without the usual fuss? This top-rated Easy Chicken Parmesan recipe brings a beloved Italian-American dish right to your table, perfect for busy weeknights or a relaxed weekend dinner. It's a true family favorite, delivering on flavor and ease.
What makes this recipe truly shine is its straightforward, yet effective technique. Each boneless chicken breast is carefully breaded and then quickly browned to create a delightful, golden crust. This crucial step locks in moisture and develops a savory texture before the chicken finishes baking to tender perfection in the oven, enveloped in rich pasta sauce and gooey cheese.
Prepare for a hearty and satisfying meal. You'll experience crispy, perfectly seasoned chicken beneath a blanket of tangy jarred pasta sauce and generously melted low-moisture mozzarella. A sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese adds an extra layer of salty, nutty depth. Served alongside perfectly cooked spaghetti or linguine, this dish offers a wonderful contrast of textures and robust flavors that will please everyone at the table. It’s comforting, incredibly flavorful, and much simpler to achieve than you might imagine.
Feel free to customize this Easy Chicken Parmesan to suit your preferences. If you don't have Italian-flavored breadcrumbs, plain breadcrumbs will work—just add a pinch of dried Italian herbs, garlic powder, and onion powder to taste. While low-moisture mozzarella is recommended for its superior melt, you can certainly experiment with other melty cheeses you have on hand. For the pasta, if spaghetti or linguine isn't your favorite, penne or fettuccine are also excellent choices.
This dish is a quintessential comfort food, making it ideal for a cozy family dinner or when you want to impress without stress. Serve it fresh from the oven for a complete and utterly delicious meal that feels special yet comes together with remarkable ease.