Chicken Parmesan Date Added: 13 May 2023

Ingredients

<div class="loc heading" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; caret-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95); color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95); font-family: SourceSansPro, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;"><h1><b>Ingredients</b></h1></div><ul class="mntl-structured-ingredients__list" style="margin: 1.25rem 0px; padding: 0px; list-style: none; font-family: SourceSansPro, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.75rem; text-underline-offset: 0.25rem; caret-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95); color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);"><li data-id="6494" class="mntl-structured-ingredients__list-item " style="margin: 0px 0px 1rem 0.8125rem; padding: 0px; list-style: none;"><p style="margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span data-ingredient-quantity="true">4</span> <span data-ingredient-unit="true"></span><span data-ingredient-name="true">skinless, boneless chicken breast halves</span></p><p style="margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;">salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste</p></li><li class="mntl-structured-ingredients__list-item " style="margin: 0px 0px 1rem 0.8125rem; padding: 0px; list-style: none;"><div data-v-2de2c288="" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; display: inline; cursor: pointer;"></div><p></p></li><li data-id="16317" class="mntl-structured-ingredients__list-item " style="margin: 0px 0px 1rem 0.8125rem; padding: 0px; list-style: none;"><p style="margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span data-ingredient-quantity="true">2</span> <span data-ingredient-unit="true">large</span> <span data-ingredient-name="true">eggs</span></p><div data-v-2de2c288="" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; display: inline; cursor: pointer;"></div><p></p></li><li data-id="22318" class="mntl-structured-ingredients__list-item " style="margin: 0px 0px 1rem 0.8125rem; padding: 0px; list-style: none;"><p style="margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span data-ingredient-quantity="true">1</span> <span data-ingredient-unit="true">cup</span> <span data-ingredient-name="true">panko bread crumbs, or more as needed</span></p><div data-v-2de2c288="" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; display: inline; cursor: pointer;"></div><p></p></li><li data-id="16238" class="mntl-structured-ingredients__list-item " style="margin: 0px 0px 1rem 0.8125rem; padding: 0px; list-style: none;"><p style="margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span data-ingredient-quantity="true">¾</span> <span data-ingredient-unit="true">cup</span> <span data-ingredient-name="true">grated Parmesan cheese, divided</span></p><p style="margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span data-ingredient-quantity="true">2</span> <span data-ingredient-unit="true">tablespoons</span> <span data-ingredient-name="true">all-purpose flour, or more if needed</span></p></li><li data-id="1684" class="mntl-structured-ingredients__list-item " style="margin: 0px 0px 1rem 0.8125rem; padding: 0px; list-style: none;"><p style="margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span data-ingredient-quantity="true">½</span> <span data-ingredient-unit="true">cup</span> <span data-ingredient-name="true">olive oil for frying, or as needed</span></p></li><li data-id="21688" class="mntl-structured-ingredients__list-item " style="margin: 0px 0px 1rem 0.8125rem; padding: 0px; list-style: none;"><div data-v-2de2c288="" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; display: inline; cursor: pointer;"></div><p></p></li><li data-id="4582" class="mntl-structured-ingredients__list-item " style="margin: 0px 0px 1rem 0.8125rem; padding: 0px; list-style: none;"><p style="margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span data-ingredient-quantity="true">½</span> <span data-ingredient-unit="true">cup</span> <span data-ingredient-name="true">prepared tomato sauce</span></p><div data-v-2de2c288="" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; display: inline; cursor: pointer;"></div><p></p></li><li data-id="16234" class="mntl-structured-ingredients__list-item " style="margin: 0px 0px 1rem 0.8125rem; padding: 0px; list-style: none;"><p style="margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span data-ingredient-quantity="true">¼</span> <span data-ingredient-unit="true">cup</span> <span data-ingredient-name="true">fresh mozzarella, cut into small cubes </span></p><div data-v-2de2c288="" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; display: inline; cursor: pointer;"></div><p></p></li><li data-id="16159" class="mntl-structured-ingredients__list-item " style="margin: 0px 0px 1rem 0.8125rem; padding: 0px; list-style: none;"><p style="margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span data-ingredient-quantity="true">¼</span> <span data-ingredient-unit="true">cup</span> <span data-ingredient-name="true">chopped fresh basil</span></p><div data-v-2de2c288="" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; display: inline; cursor: pointer;"></div><p></p></li><li data-id="16241" class="mntl-structured-ingredients__list-item " style="margin: 0px 0px 1rem 0.8125rem; padding: 0px; list-style: none;"><p style="margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span data-ingredient-quantity="true">½</span> <span data-ingredient-unit="true">cup</span> <span data-ingredient-name="true">grated provolone cheese</span></p><div data-v-2de2c288="" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; display: inline; cursor: pointer;"></div><p></p></li><li data-id="6307" class="mntl-structured-ingredients__list-item " style="margin: 0px 0px 1rem 0.8125rem; padding: 0px; list-style: none;"><p style="margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span data-ingredient-quantity="true">2</span> <span data-ingredient-unit="true">teaspoons</span> <span data-ingredient-name="true">olive oil</span></p></li></ul>

Cooking Instructions

<br><h1><b>Directions</b></h1><div id="recipe__steps-content_1-0" class="comp recipe__steps-content mntl-sc-page mntl-block" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; caret-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95); color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95); font-family: SourceSansPro, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;"><ol id="mntl-sc-block_2-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block-group--OL mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-startgroup" style="margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 1.125rem; line-height: 1.75rem; text-underline-offset: 0.25rem; counter-reset: section 0;"><li id="mntl-sc-block_2-0-1" class="comp mntl-sc-block-group--LI mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-startgroup" style="margin: 0px 0px 2rem; padding: 0px; list-style: none; position: static;"><p id="mntl-sc-block_2-0-2" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html" style="margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; counter-reset: section 0;">Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).</p><div id="mntl-sc-block_2-0-3" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"></div></li><li id="mntl-sc-block_2-0-5" class="comp mntl-sc-block-group--LI mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-startgroup" style="margin: 0px 0px 2rem; padding: 0px; list-style: none; position: static;"><p id="mntl-sc-block_2-0-6" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html" style="margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; counter-reset: section 0;">Place chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/2-inch.</p></li><li id="mntl-sc-block_2-0-11" class="comp mntl-sc-block-group--LI mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-startgroup" style="margin: 0px 0px 2rem; padding: 0px; list-style: none; position: static;"><p id="mntl-sc-block_2-0-12" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html" style="margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; counter-reset: section 0;">Season chicken thoroughly with salt and pepper. Using a sifter or strainer; sprinkle flour over chicken breasts, evenly coating both sides</p><div id="mntl-sc-block_2-0-14" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"></div></li><li id="mntl-sc-block_2-0-16" class="comp mntl-sc-block-group--LI mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-startgroup" style="margin: 0px 0px 2rem; padding: 0px; list-style: none; position: static;"><p id="mntl-sc-block_2-0-17" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html" style="margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; counter-reset: section 0;">Beat eggs in a shallow bowl and set aside.</p><div id="mntl-sc-block_2-0-18" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"></div></li><li id="mntl-sc-block_2-0-20" class="comp mntl-sc-block-group--LI mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-startgroup" style="margin: 0px 0px 2rem; padding: 0px; list-style: none; position: static;"><p id="mntl-sc-block_2-0-21" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html" style="margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; counter-reset: section 0;">Mix bread crumbs and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese in a separate bowl, set aside.</p><div id="mntl-sc-block_2-0-22" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"></div></li><li id="mntl-sc-block_2-0-24" class="comp mntl-sc-block-group--LI mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-startgroup" style="margin: 0px 0px 2rem; padding: 0px; list-style: none; position: static;"><p id="mntl-sc-block_2-0-25" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html" style="margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; counter-reset: section 0;">Dip a flour-coated chicken breast in beaten eggs. Transfer breast to the bread crumb mixture, pressing crumbs into both sides. Repeat for each breast. Let chicken rest for 10 to 15 minutes.</p><div id="mntl-sc-block_2-0-28" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"></div></li><li id="mntl-sc-block_2-0-30" class="comp mntl-sc-block-group--LI mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-startgroup" style="margin: 0px 0px 2rem; padding: 0px; list-style: none; position: static;"><p id="mntl-sc-block_2-0-31" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html" style="margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; counter-reset: section 0;">Heat 1/2 inch olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. Cook chicken in the hot oil until golden, about 2 minutes per side. The chicken will finish cooking in the oven.</p></li><li id="mntl-sc-block_2-0-36" class="comp mntl-sc-block-group--LI mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-startgroup" style="margin: 0px 0px 2rem; padding: 0px; list-style: none; position: static;"><p id="mntl-sc-block_2-0-37" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html" style="margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; counter-reset: section 0;">Transfer chicken to a baking dish. Top each breast with 2 tablespoons tomato sauce. Layer each chicken breast with equal amounts of mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and provolone cheese. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan over top and drizzle each with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil.</p></li></ol><p><ol class="comp mntl-sc-block-group--OL mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-startgroup" style="margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 1.125rem; line-height: 1.75rem; text-underline-offset: 0.25rem; counter-reset: section 0;"><li class="comp mntl-sc-block-group--LI mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-startgroup" style="margin: 0px 0px 2rem; padding: 0px; list-style: none; position: static;"><br></li></ol><ol class="comp mntl-sc-block-group--OL mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-startgroup" style="margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-left: 0px; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95); padding: 0px; font-size: 1.125rem; line-height: 1.75rem; text-underline-offset: 0.25rem; counter-reset: section 0;"><li class="comp mntl-sc-block-group--LI mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-startgroup" style="margin: 0px 0px 2rem; padding: 0px; list-style: none; position: static;">Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is browned and bubbly and chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).</li></ol></p><p></p><ol class="comp mntl-sc-block-group--OL mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-startgroup" style="margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 1.125rem; line-height: 1.75rem; text-underline-offset: 0.25rem; counter-reset: section 0;"><li id="mntl-sc-block_2-0-42" class="comp mntl-sc-block-group--LI mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-startgroup" style="margin: 0px 0px 2rem; padding: 0px; list-style: none; position: static;"><div id="mntl-sc-block_2-0-45" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"></div></li></ol><span class="heading-toc" id="toc-cooks-note"></span><h1><span class="mntl-sc-block-heading__text"><b>Cook's Note: </b></span></h1><p id="mntl-sc-block_2-0-49" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html" style="margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 1.125rem; line-height: 1.75rem; text-underline-offset: 0.25rem; counter-reset: section 0;">Use high-quality prepared tomato sauce for a better end result. You may substitute pesto or dried Italian herbs of your choice for basil, or omit entirely.</p></div>