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Minute Meals: Simple Chicken Parm

Posted at 10:17 AM, Jan 04, 2019
and last updated 2019-01-04 10:18:00-05

Ingredients

  • 2 medium garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 to 8 ounces each)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup grated part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 ounces spaghetti or linguine (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F in a shallow dish, combine flour with 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. In a bowl, beat together eggs and 2 Tbsp. Water. Place bread crumbs in another shallow dish.
  2. Dredge chicken in flour, shaking off excess. Dip into egg mixture, letting excess drain. Dredge in bread crumbs, pressing on gently. Place on wax paper-lined baking sheet.
  3. In a large skillet, heat 2 Tbsp. Oil over medium-high heat. Add one-quarter of cutlets. Cook until golden, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel- lined baking sheet. Continue cooking with oil and chicken in three more batches.
  4. Pour half of spaghetti sauce into a 13-inch baking pan. Place one layer of cutlets on top. Cover with half of mozzarella and half of Parmesan. Layer with other cutlets and sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
  5. Bake until hot and bubbling, about 20 minutes.