Chicken Parmigiana
This delicious recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in breadcrumbs and topped with a flavorful tomato sauce and melted mozzarella. It's a comforting and satisfying dish perfect for a cozy family dinner. Enjoy this Italian-inspired meal served with your favorite sides for a complete and tasty dinner experience.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 large, skinless chicken breasts , halved through the middle
- 2 eggs , beaten
- 75g breadcrumbs
- 75g parmesan , grated
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves , crushed
- ½ x 690ml jar passata
- 1 tsp caster sugar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ 125g ball light mozzarella , torn
Instructions
- Halve 2 large skinless chicken breasts through the middle then place the 4 pieces between cling film sheets and bash out with a rolling pin until they are the thickness of a £1 coin.
- Dip in 2 beaten eggs, then 75g breadcrumbs, mixed with half of the 75g grated parmesan. Set aside on a plate in the fridge while you make the sauce.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and cook 2 crushed garlic cloves for 1 min, then tip in half a 690ml jar passata, 1 tsp caster sugar and 1 tsp dried oregano. Season and simmer for 5-10 mins.
- Heat grill to High and cook the chicken for 5 mins each side, then remove.
- Pour the tomato sauce into a shallow ovenproof dish and top with the chicken.
- Scatter over torn pieces of half a 125g ball light mozzarella, and the remaining grated parmesan and grill for 3-4 mins until the cheese has melted and the sauce is bubbling.
- Serve with vegetables or salad and some pasta or potatoes, if you like.
Cook Time
15M
Prep Time
PT15M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 327 calories
- Fat Content: 13 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 5 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 22 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 5 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 1 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 33 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 1.3 milligram of sodium
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