Quick and easy dinner, as simple as it needs to be and impressive enough to serve to guests. Not sure why I don't cook this more often, it's really a hands-off kind of meal and saves a lot of standing in the kitchen. We normally have way too many tomatoes in the garden and this is a fantastic way to use them up. Chicken Parmesan is one of those classic meals that probably thousands of people serve for dinner every single night.
Chicken Parmesan
Servings: 2
Prep time: 10
Cook time: 20
Ingredients:
- 1 package of Costco chicken breasts (usually 2 per package) sliced in half thickness wise
- 1 fresh tomato, sliced 1-2 slices per breast
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- salt, pepper, garlic powder
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes which have been blended + water
- oregano and basil to taste (start with 1 tsp of each, then adjust)
- 1 tsp chili powder (gives the sauce some depth of flavor)
- cooking oil - I used avocado oil here, not olive
How to cook Chicken Parmesan
- Pound the chicken breasts between plastic wrap to evenness and to break up connective tissue and as to not splatter raw chicken bits around.
- Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper, and press the panko crumbs into the chicken, set aside.
- Using a nutribullet, or a small blender, add the tomatoes, 1/2 cup of water along with the spices and blend briefly.
- Heat a skillet over medium high heat, drizzle some oil in the bottom and place the chicken in, do not try to turn for at least 5 minutes. Allowing the meat to sear before trying to move it will improve your success rate of non-stick, even when using a stainless steel pan. (I used hex clad, but the theory is still the same).
- After both sides have been browned and cooked for at least 10 minutes, transfer to a plate and cover.
- Add the sauce mixture to your pan and cook to combine for about 5 minutes. Place the chicken back into the pan and spoon the tomato mixture over the chicken. Top with cheese and a tomato slice.
- Place under the broiler until the cheese is melty and toasty.
- Check chicken temperature for 165, if it is close, cover for a minute which will allow the chicken to continue cooking.
- Garnish with a fresh basil leaf and serve with your favorite sides.
Serve with:
Steamed Broccoli White Rice (plain)
All photographs copyright Janet S. Grey.
https://www.tinkskitchen.com/2020/03/easy-chicken-parmesan.html
Dinner, Chicken, Parmesan, Weeknight Dinner, Classic Recipe
https://www.tinkskitchen.com/2020/03/easy-chicken-parmesan.html
Dinner, Chicken, Parmesan, Weeknight Dinner, Classic Recipe
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