Neelys Cheesy Chicken Parmesan Recipes

CHICKEN PARMESAN RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain, cover, and set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 450º Fahrenheit.
• Cut 6 thin slices of mozzarella cheese. Grate the remaining mozzarella. Set aside.Grate 1 cup of parmesan cheese. ½ cup for the breading and ½ cup to sprinkle on top of the marinara sauce.
• Prepare two shallow dishes. The first dish is for the eggs. Use a fork or whisk to lightly beat the eggs. In the second dish combine ½ cup of parmesan and 1 cup panko breadcrumbs.
• Butterfly the chicken. Cover with plastic foil and pound with a meat tenderizer (or a rolling pin) until the slices are thin and tender. Season each side with salt and pepper.
• Dip each slice of chicken into the egg wash. Make sure the chicken is fully coated. Transfer the chicken into the bowl with the parmesan breadcrumb mixture and coat well.
• Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Once hot transfer the chicken into the frying pan. Cook until golden brown on both sides. About 3-5 minutes per side.
• Use 2-3 tablespoons of marinara sauce and spread across a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
• Transfer fried chicken into the casserole dish and coat it with the remaining marinara sauce. Top with mozzarella slices. Sprinkle with the remaining grated mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
• Bake the chicken for 15 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Serve Chicken Parmesan over pasta. Enjoy.

EASY CHEESY CHICKEN PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Place bread crumbs in a wide, shallow bowl. Whisk together egg and milk In another wide, shallow bowl. Dredge chicken breasts one at a time in the egg mixture first and then in the bread crumbs. Place coated breasts side-by-side in a baking dish.
• Dividing evenly, top each breast with 3/4 cup mozzarella and then follow with 1/3 cup parmesan.
• Divide spaghetti sauce evenly and spoon over each breast.
• Top each breast with remaining mozzarella and parmesan in the same order as above.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until juices from chicken breasts run clear and cheese topping is lightly browned.
• During last 15 minutes of chicken's cooking time, prepare spaghetti per package instructions.
• Serve over hot, cooked spaghetti.

CHEESY CHICKEN PARMIGIANA

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a shallow bowl, lightly beat the egg. In another shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Dip chicken in egg, then coat with crumb mixture., In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat until a thermometer reads 165°, about 5 minutes on each side. Top with mozzarella cheese. Cover and cook until cheese is melted, 3-4 minutes longer. Serve with tomato sauce. If desired, sprinkle with basil and additional Parmesan.

NEELYS' CHEESY CHICKEN PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• On a cutting board, place the chicken breasts between a piece of plastic wrap and pound the chicken out until it is 1/2-inch thick.
• In 3 separate shallow dishes, place the flour, eggs, and bread crumbs. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge the cutlets through the flour, then eggs, and then the bread crumbs.
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the vegetable oil. Place the cutlets in the oil and fry until brown on each side, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Place the cooked cutlets in a baking dish. Spoon tomato sauce over each cutlet and sprinkle evenly with the cheeses. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
• In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and saute the onion and garlic. Add salt, pepper, red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant and tender; about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, basil, and let simmer for 30 to 45 minutes. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.