Non Breaded Chicken Parmesan Recipes

EASY BAKED CHICKEN PARMESAN (NO BREADING)

Steps:

• The morning or the night before serving, combine italian dressing, ranch dressing, 3 tablespoons minced garlic and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large zip lock bag. Squish bag around to combine all ingredients. Add chicken breasts to bag, close and squish until they are well coated in the dressing mixture. Put the bag in bowl (to prevent spills) and refrigerate all day or overnight up 24 hours.
• When ready to cook, Preheat oven to 400*F. Then mix 2 cups parmesan cheese, with parsley, 1 1/2 tablespoons of the basil and oregano (each).
• Spray a large baking dish (big enough for all six breasts) with olive oil cooking spray.
• Remove chicken from baggie one by one and "dredge" in the cheese and spice mixture, until thoroughly coated in cheese mixture. Then place chicken in a single layer in the dish.
• When all chicken is coated, place chicken in oven and bake for 20-25 minutes (or until the internal temp is 155*F).
• While chicken bakes, in a large non stick sauce pan, make the sauce.
• Spray sauce pan with olive oil cooking spray (or use 1 tablespoon olive oil but do not use another flavor spray). Then saute onions and remaining garlic until tender and onions are translucent.
• Add tomato paste and tomato sauce to garlic and onions. Stir until smooth. Then add the remaining, oregano and basil and the other spices including the bay leaf. (At this point if sauce looks to thick for your liking add 1 tomato sauce can of water) Allow to simmer for the remainder of the baking time until you need it.
• When chicken has baked 20 minutes, remove from oven and top each breast with sauce (to your liking, we cover the whole thing) then top with 1/4 cup of mozarella cheese (again to your liking) put baking dish back into the oven for 10 more minutes or until cheese is bubbly. Then switch your broiler on to brown cheese (optional).
• Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese.
• Serve it up, I have never had anyone not finish this!

NON-BREADED CHICKEN PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350º F.
• Preheat a medium sized frying pan on medium heat.
• Season chicken on both sides with salt and chilli powder.
• Add oil to pan and then the seasoned chicken breasts. Lightly brown on both sides and then transfer to a baking sheet.
• Top with as much tomato sauce as you can fit and then sprinkle with the parmesan cheese.
• Place in the oven and bake until a probe thermometer placed in the center of the thickest part of the breast reads 170º F.
• Remove from oven, garnish with fresh oregano and serve with a nice salad and some steamed vegetables.

BREADED PARMESAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a small shallow dish combine the stuffing mix, cheese, parsley, curry powder and seasoning. Mix together.
• In an 8x11 inch baking dish, melt the butter/margarine in the microwave. Dip the chicken breasts in the stuffing mixture, coating both sides of each breast.
• Place chicken in baking dish and sprinkle any leftover stuffing mixture over the chicken. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then turn chicken pieces over and bake for another 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Enjoy!

QUICK BAKED CHICKEN PARMESAN

Steps:

• Arrange racks in top and bottom of oven and place a rimmed baking sheet on bottom rack; preheat to 450°F.
• Beat eggs in a large shallow bowl. Using a fork or your fingertips, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, 3 Tbsp. oil, 3 tsp. oregano, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper in another large shallow bowl or plate.
• Working with 1 cutlet at a time, dip in egg, allowing excess to drip back into bowl. Dredge in breadcrumb mixture, shaking off excess, then pressing to adhere. Transfer chicken to a baking sheet.
• Carefully remove preheated baking sheet from oven and generously brush with oil. Transfer chicken to baking sheet and return to bottom rack. Roast 6 minutes, then carefully flip (use a spatula to scrape under cutlets) and sprinkle with mozzarella. Place baking sheet on top rack and continue to roast until juices run clear, mozzarella is melted, and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of cutlet registers 165°F, about 4 minutes more.
• Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook onion, stirring, until softened, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add marinara sauce, red pepper flakes (if using), 1/4 cup basil, and remaining 1/2 tsp. oregano, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Cook, stirring, until sauce starts to bubble. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until chicken is ready, stirring occasionally, at least 5 minutes.
• Divide sauce among 4 plates. Top with chicken and torn basil.

CHICKEN PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Place chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/2-inch. Season chicken thoroughly with salt and pepper.
• Beat eggs in a shallow bowl and set aside.
• Mix bread crumbs and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese in a separate bowl, set aside.
• Place flour in a sifter or strainer; sprinkle over chicken breasts, evenly coating both sides.
• Dip flour coated chicken breast in beaten eggs. Transfer breast to breadcrumb mixture, pressing the crumbs into both sides. Repeat for each breast. Set aside breaded chicken breasts for about 15 minutes.
• Heat 1 cup olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. Cook chicken until golden, about 2 minutes on each side. The chicken will finish cooking in the oven.
• Place chicken in a baking dish and top each breast with about 1/3 cup of tomato sauce. Layer each chicken breast with equal amounts of mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and provolone cheese. Sprinkle 1 to 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese on top and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is browned and bubbly, and chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

CHICKEN PESTO PARMESAN (NON-BREADED)

Steps:

• Spoon a little tomato sauce in a baking pan to cover the bottom and lay chicken breasts on top. Add more sauce around (but not on top of) breasts as desired, but only enough to come a little way up the sides of the chicken - make sure the top is uncovered!.
• Divide and spread pesto on each chicken breast, adjusting the quantity depending on how much you like pesto - I use a lot!
• Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes until chicken is done (juices run clear). The exact amount of time will vary depending on the size/thickness of your chicken, so you have to watch them (I recommend a meat thermometer).
• About 5-10 minutes before chicken is done, top each breast with shredded cheese.
• Serve chicken breasts with or without pasta, spooning sauce from the pan around or on top of chicken.

UNBREADED CHICKEN PARMIGIANA

Steps:

• Chop basil and rosemary and mix with garlic into olive oil.
• Brush herbs and oil onto chicken breasts and place in hot non-stick frying pan until golden on all sides without burning herbs.
• Line baking dish with foil and spray with 'Pam' or similar product, this makes clean up fast and easy!
• Place browned chicken on baking dish and spread top of chicken generously with tomato sauce.
• Place approximately 2 tablespoons of ricotta over the tomato sauce.
• Top with 1-2 tablespoons of grated mozzarella an 1-2 teaspoons parmesan.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, and desired amount of Italian herbs. Just a light sprinkle will do!
• Add 1/2-1 tsp butter to each chicken piece.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes in a hot oven (400c)or until cheese is melted and browned.