Created: 9/27/2023
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
This dish takes traditional chicken parmigiana and kicks it up a notch with a spicy twist and a creamy parmesan sauce. The chicken is breaded and fried to perfection, then smothered in a zesty tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. Serve over pasta or with a side salad for a satisfying and flavorful meal.
Ingredients:
Yield: 4 servings
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup of all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups of panko bread crumbs
1 tsp of garlic powder
1 tsp of onion powder
1/2 tsp of dried oregano
1/2 tsp of dried basil
1/2 tsp of paprika
1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp of salt
1/4 tsp of black pepper
1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups of spicy tomato sauce
4 slices of mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp of olive oil
1/2 cup of heavy cream
1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
Rinse the chicken breasts and pat them dry with a paper towel.
Rinse the chicken breasts and pat them dry with a paper towel.
Step 3
Set up a breading station by placing the flour in one bowl, the beaten eggs in another bowl, and the panko bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a third bowl. Mix well to combine.
Set up a breading station by placing the flour in one bowl, the beaten eggs in another bowl, and the panko bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a third bowl. Mix well to combine.
Step 4
Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip them in the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, coat them completely in the seasoned bread crumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip them in the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, coat them completely in the seasoned bread crumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
Step 5
Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy.
Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy.
Step 6
Transfer the chicken breasts to a baking dish and spoon the spicy tomato sauce on top of each chicken breast.
Transfer the chicken breasts to a baking dish and spoon the spicy tomato sauce on top of each chicken breast.
Step 7
Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the top of the tomato sauce and add a slice of mozzarella cheese on top of each chicken breast.
Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the top of the tomato sauce and add a slice of mozzarella cheese on top of each chicken breast.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 9
While the chicken is baking, make the Parmesan sauce. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it starts to simmer.
While the chicken is baking, make the Parmesan sauce. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it starts to simmer.
Step 10
Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the cream and whisk until it is smooth and creamy. Allow the sauce to thicken for a few minutes.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the cream and whisk until it is smooth and creamy. Allow the sauce to thicken for a few minutes.
Step 11
When the chicken is ready, take it out of the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
When the chicken is ready, take it out of the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
Step 12
Pour the Parmesan sauce over the chicken and serve hot over pasta or with a side salad.
Pour the Parmesan sauce over the chicken and serve hot over pasta or with a side salad.