Semi Homemade Chicken Parmesan Recipes

THE BEST CHICKEN PARMESAN

Steps:

• Set a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet. Line another rimmed baking sheet with foil. Cut two 12-inch sheets of plastic wrap.
• Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise, making 4 roughly equal pieces; they should look like large chicken tenders. Place one sheet of plastic on a clean cutting board. Put one chicken piece in the center of the plastic and top with the other sheet of plastic. Pound the chicken with the flat side of a meat mallet, starting in the center and working your way to the edges, until the chicken is 1/4-inch thick. Transfer to the wire rack. Repeat with the remaining chicken, one piece at a time. Liberally sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Put the flour in a pie plate and dredge the chicken 1 piece at a time, turning to coat and packing the flour into the crevices. Shake to remove any excess and return to the rack. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
• Whisk the breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a medium bowl until combined. Whisk the milk and egg in a medium bowl until combined. Dip the dredged chicken into the milk mixture, allowing any excess to drip off. Then pack the seasoned breadcrumbs firmly onto the chicken. Very gently
• shake off any excess and return to the rack. Refrigerate uncovered at least 30 minutes and up to 12 hours.
• Meanwhile, make the sauce. Heat 1/3 cup of the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes and cook until very fragrant but not brown, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, basil and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until the tomatoes are very tender and the liquid has reduced by half, about 30 minutes. Smash the tomatoes with a potato masher until almost smooth; it's ok if it's a little chunky. Season with salt.
• Heat the remaining 1/2 cup oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 cutlets and cook until the coating is golden brown, about 1 minute per side; the chicken will not be cooked through. Transfer to the foil-lined baking sheet in a single layer 3 inches apart. Repeat with the remaining cutlets.
• Arrange an oven rack directly under the broiler and preheat to high. Arrange the chicken in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, spaced 3 inches apart. Top each cutlet with 2/3 cup of the sauce and spread evenly to coat. Sprinkle each cutlet with 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan and 1/2 cup mozzarella. Broil until the cheese melts and starts to brown in spots, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook the spaghetti, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain and transfer to the remaining sauce. Gently stir until the sauce coats the pasta. Transfer the spaghetti to a serving dish and top with the chicken. Sprinkle with more Parmesan and serve with torn basil.

SEMI HOME-MADE STYLE CHICKEN PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat Oven to 425 F or as directed by Fully Cooked Chicken Breast Cutlets directions.
• On a baking tray, arrange Chicken Breast Cutlets.
• Drizzle Chicken Breast Cutlets with Olive Oil.
• Sprinkle each with Italian Style Breadcrumbs, reserving half the Breadcrumbs for later.
• Bake Chicken Breast Cutlets for 10 minutes, turning after 5 minutes.
• Remove Chicken Breast Cutlets from oven, place a slice of Pepperjack Cheese on each.
• Return Chicken to oven for additional 2 minutes or until cheese has melted.
• Meanwhile, cook the Pasta according to the package directions.
• Heat Marinara Pasta Sauce in skillet.
• When Pasta has finished cooking, drain and serve onto 4 plates.
• Place 1 Chicken Breast Cutlet onto each plate, on top of pasta.
• Sprinkle each Chicken Breast with remaining Italian Style Breadcrumbs, to taste.
• Spoon heated Marinara Sauce over each serving.
• Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan Cheese to taste
• Garnish with Parsley if desired.

SEMI-HOMEMADE CHICKEN PARMESAN

Steps:

• In large mixing bowl, mix together jar of spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, basil, oregano, brown sugar, 1 tsp. garlic powder and 2 Tbsp. margarine. Set aside.
• In small dish beat eggs with a touch of salt and pepper. In another small dish mix bread crumbs with 1 Tbsp. parmesan cheese, 1 tsp garlic powder, and a dash of salt and pepper. Coat chicken with egg mixture and then coat with bread crumb mixture.
• In a large skillet on medium heat melt 3 Tbsp. margarine. Brown chicken in pan about 6 minutes on each side until cooked thoroughly. Remove from pan and set aside. Pour sauce mixture in skillet. It until it begins to bubble. Place chicken on top. Cover and cook about 5 minutes. Remove lid and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and remaining parmesan cheese. Cover until cheese melts. Serve on favorite pasta.

CHICKEN PARMESAN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees. Place cutlets between two pieces of parchment or plastic wrap. Using a kitchen mallet or rolling pin, pound meat to even 1/4-inch-thick slices.
• Place flour, eggs and panko into three wide, shallow bowls. Season meat generously with salt and pepper. Dip a piece in flour, then eggs, then coat with panko. Repeat until all the meat is coated.
• Fill a large skillet with 1/2-inch oil. Place over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, fry cutlets in batches, turning halfway through, until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Spoon a thin layer of sauce over the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Sprinkle one-third of the Parmesan over sauce. Place half of the cutlets over the Parmesan and top with half the mozzarella pieces. Top with half the remaining sauce, sprinkle with another third of the Parmesan, and repeat layering, ending with a final layer of sauce and Parmesan.
• Transfer pan to oven and bake until cheese is golden and casserole is bubbling, about 40 minutes. Let cool a few minutes before serving.