Dinner Italian American Lunch, Dinner

Easy Chicken Parm

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
IngredientsAmount NeededUnit Cost of IngredientRecipe Ingredient Cost
Chicken Breast8 Breast Halves$12.18(2.67/lb)~$1.52/Breast
Salt and Pepper——-——-——-
Eggs4 Large Eggs$3.42/6-Pack$0.57/egg
Panko Bread Crumbs2 c.$1.87/2 c.~$0.94/c.
Parmesan Cheese1.5 c.$5.42/2.5 c.$2.17/c.
All-Purpose Flour4 Tbsp.$2.64/2 lbs.~$0.02/Tbsp.
Olive Oil1 c. 4 tsp.$10.88/25.5 fl. Oz.$3.41/c.
Tomato Sauce1 c.Separate Separate
Fresh Mozzarella 0.5 c.$3.98/12 oz.~$0.66
Chopped Basil0.5 c.$1.78/0.5 oz.$3.56
Grated Provolone1 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

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 30 minutesCook time:1 hour Total time:1 hour 30 minutesServings:8 servingsEstimated Cost:6.60 $Calories:151 kcal

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

      Best Marinara Sauce

    1. Place tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a food processor; blend until smooth.
    2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until slightly softened, about 2 minutes.
    3. Stir in blended tomato sauce and white wine (or vinegar and grape juice substitute)
    4. Simmer, stirring occasionally until thickened, about 30 minutes.
    5. Chicken Parmesan

    6. While marinara sauce is simmering, preheat an oven to 450 degrees F.
    7. 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.
    8. Season chicken thoroughly with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in flour using a sifter or strainer; evenly coating both sides.
    9. 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.
    10. 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.
    11. 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.
    12. 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).
    Keywords:Healthy on a budget, Homemade, Italian, Marinara, Sauce

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