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Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan is a dish that consists of breaded chicken breast covered in tomato sauce and mozzarella, parmesan or provolone cheese.
Often referred to as ” Chicken Parm “, it originated in the northeast United States from Italian immigrants, and became a popular staple in restaurants serving Italian-American cuisine by the 1950s. Home versions also grew in popularity. 
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, Grated
  • 1/3 cup Bread crumbs, Fine
  • 1/3 cup Flour
  • 2 Eggs, Beaten
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 2 cups Spaghetti Sauce
  • 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese, Sliced or Grated
  • 4 Chicken Breasts, Boneless/Skinless

Equipment

  • 1 Saucepan, Large
  • 1 Casserole Dish 9 x 13
  • 3 Shallow Dishes

Method
 

  1. Combine cheese and bread crumbs in a shallow dish. Add beaten eggs to the second shallow dish. Season flour with salt and pepper and place in third shallow dish.
  2. Dip chicken in flour, then egg, then in crumb/Parmesan cheese mixture; let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Melt butter in sauce pan over medium heat and brown chicken on both sides.
  4. Spread 1/2 sauce in bottom of shallow casserole dish. Place chicken breasts on top of sauce and cover with mozzarella cheese and pour remaining pasta sauce around chicken.
  5. Cover and bake in a 350 degree oven for approximately 30 minutes. Remove cover and cook an additional 15 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven and rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serving suggestions:
  • Medium egg noodles
  • Rice