Homemade Chicken Parmigiana |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 3 |
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I received this recipe several years ago from a family member who swore it was a great romantic meal. She was right. My husband asks me to make this meal every time we have a date night. The quantity of ingredients look intimidating, but don't let them fool you. It's easy and delicious! The whipping cream gives it a creamy texture that you just can't get enough of! Ingredients:
1 tablespoon butter |
1 teaspoon minced garlic |
1/3 cup minced onion |
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice |
1/2 teaspoon sugar |
1/4 cup heavy cream |
salt and pepper to taste |
1/3 cup fine dry bread crumbs |
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese |
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano |
1 egg, beaten |
2 tablespoons milk |
3 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves |
3 tablespoons olive oil |
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese |
1 tablespoon freshly grated parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic and onion, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 2 minutes. Pour in diced tomatoes and sugar. Increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, and continue simmering for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once the sauce has simmered, stir in the cream and season to taste with salt and pepper. Simmer for an additional 3 minutes. Lower heat and keep sauce warm
2. Stir together bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, and dried oregano; set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and 2 tablespoons milk until blended. Dip chicken breasts into the egg, then press into breadcrumb mixture to coat both sides, shaking off excess.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook on both sides until they reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), and the bread crumb crust is golden brown, about 10 minutes.
4. To serve, spoon sauce over chicken and top with Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Let stand a few minutes until the cheese has melted from the heat of the sauce.
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