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Simple, fast, and packed with flavor, this might be the most delicious chicken parm you’ve ever had! We were looking for a nutrient-dense and affordable meal for the average college student, and the taste in this recipe by John Mitzewich at Allrecipes.com just blew us away. And what’s more, its a customizable meal! Feel free to add vegetables, mushrooms, or extra cheese to your heart’s content, and enjoy that Italian flavor at home.
Cost Breakdown
| Ingredients | Amount Needed | Unit Cost of Ingredient | Recipe Ingredient Cost |
| Chicken Breast | 8 Breast Halves | $12.18(2.67/lb) | ~$1.52/Breast |
| Salt and Pepper | ——- | ——- | ——- |
| Eggs | 4 Large Eggs | $3.42/6-Pack | $0.57/egg |
| Panko Bread Crumbs | 2 c. | $1.87/2 c. | ~$0.94/c. |
| Parmesan Cheese | 1.5 c. | $5.42/2.5 c. | $2.17/c. |
| All-Purpose Flour | 4 Tbsp. | $2.64/2 lbs. | ~$0.02/Tbsp. |
| Olive Oil | 1 c. 4 tsp. | $10.88/25.5 fl. Oz. | $3.41/c. |
| Tomato Sauce | 1 c. | Separate | Separate |
| Fresh Mozzarella | 0.5 c. | $3.98/12 oz. | ~$0.66 |
| Chopped Basil | 0.5 c. | $1.78/0.5 oz. | $3.56 |
| Grated Provolone | 1 c. | $3.78/16 oz. | $0.95 |
| Total Cost | $56.83 | $29.36 | |
| Cost per Serving | $3.68 |
Recipe Making Process
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F
- 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. Dredge chicken in flour using a sifter or strainer, evenly coating both sides.
- Beat eggs in a shallow bowl and set aside. Mix bread crumbs and 1 cup Parmesan cheese in a separate bowl, set aside.
- Dip a flour-coated chicken breast in beaten eggs. Transfer breast to the bread crumb mixture, pressing crumbs into both sides. Repeat for each breast. Let rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Heat 1/2 inch olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. Cook chicken in the hot oil until golden, about 2 minutes per side. The chicken will finish cooking in the oven.
- Transfer chicken to a baking dish. Top each breast with 2 tablespoons tomato sauce. Layer each chicken breast with equal amounts of mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and provolone cheese. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan over top and drizzle with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is browned, 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 Parm with Marinara Sauce
Description
A simple and delicious marinara sauce that can be used on anything – from pasta, to pizza, to this delicious chicken parm! And the chicken parm is a breaded chicken breast that is first pan-fried, then topped with the marinara sauce and cheese! Finish this dish by baking in the oven until the cheese is melted!
Ingredients
Best Marinara Sauce
Chicken Parmesan
Instructions
- Place tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a food processor; blend until smooth.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until slightly softened, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in blended tomato sauce and white wine (or vinegar and grape juice substitute)
- Simmer, stirring occasionally until thickened, about 30 minutes.
- While marinara sauce is simmering, preheat an oven to 450 degrees F.
- 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. Dredge chicken in flour using a sifter or strainer; evenly coating both sides.
- Beat eggs in a shallow bowl and set aside. Mix bread crumbs and 1 cup Parmesan cheese in a separate bowl, set aside. Dip a flour-coated chicken breast in beaten eggs. Transfer breast to the bread crumb mixture, pressing crumbs into both sides. Repeat for each breast. Let chicken rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Heat 1/2 inch olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. Cook chicken in the hot oil until golden, about 2 minutes per side. The chicken will finish cooking in the oven.
- Transfer chicken to a baking dish. Top each breast with 2 tablespoons tomato sauce. Layer each chicken breast with equal amounts of mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and provolone cheese. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan over top and drizzle each with 1/2 teaspoon 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).
Best Marinara Sauce
Chicken Parmesan
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