CRISPY CHICKEN PARMESAN

Crispy chicken. Tangy sauce. Melty mozzarella. The tastes and textures that come together in this dish are so good it’s no wonder it’s a household classic.

CRISPY CHICKEN PARMESAN

Crispy chicken. Tangy sauce. Melty mozzarella. The tastes and textures that come together in this dish are so good it’s no wonder it’s a household classic.

Servings
4
Cook Time
35 MIN
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (5 to 6 oz. each)
16 oz. dry noodles, like spaghetti or linguine
3 tbsp. flour
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. black pepper
¾ cup panko bread crumbs (there are gluten free panko products)
2 tsp. dried oregano
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup olive oil, divided
1 cup pasta sauce
1 cup shredded Borden® Cheese Whole Milk Mozzarella Chunk or Shreds
2 tbsp. Borden® Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 tbsp. chopped parsley, basil, and/or arugula - optional
Steps
1
PREHEAT oven to 425° F (218° C).
2
POUND chicken to about ½-inch thick.
3
MIX Mix flour, salt and pepper in small shallow bowl. Mix crumbs and oregano in another small shallow bowl.
4
COAT chicken completely with flour, egg and crumb mixture.
5
HEAT 3 tablespoons of the oil in medium-large skillet over medium-high heat for several minutes. Add chicken.
6
FRY the chicken; cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown, adding last tablespoon of oil as needed. Transfer to 9×13-inch baking dish.
7
POUR pasta sauce across centers of chicken breasts; top with cheeses.
8
BOIL noodles per the directions on the package while the chicken is baking.
9
BAKE 10 to 12 minutes or until chicken is cooked to 165°F (74° C).
10
DRAIN noodles and serve 1 cup on each plate, then transferring one chicken breast on top of each noodle serving. Spoon over extra sauce from the pan and top with grated parmesan and herbs.
Tip:
Don't use too high of a flame for the frying part, panko can burn easily. Medium to medium-high is key!