New & Improved Chicken Parmesan

Name: New & Improved Chicken Parmesan
Total time: 21 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Ingredients: 🐓 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 🧂 ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 1 pinch ground black pepper; ½ cup flour; 🥚 1 egg, beaten; ¾ cup dry bread crumbs; ½ cup light olive oil for frying, or as needed; ½ cup ricotta cheese; ½ cup shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; ½ teaspoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for topping; 1 cup marinara sauce, heated, or more as needed; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Cost $15, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

21 Min
2 Servings
$15

New & Improved Chicken Parmesan

Cost $15, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

21 Min
2 Servings
$15

INGREDIENTS

Main Ingredients
- 🐓 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 🧂 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
- ½ cup flour
- 🥚 1 egg, beaten
- ¾ cup dry bread crumbs
- ½ cup light olive oil for frying, or as needed
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for topping
- 1 cup marinara sauce, heated, or more as needed
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

STEPS

Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.

Pound chicken breasts evenly, season with salt and pepper, then coat with flour.

Brush off excess flour, coat chicken in beaten egg, and cover with bread crumbs.

Fry chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to baking sheet.

Mix ricotta, Cheddar cheese, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread mixture on chicken. Top with Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Bake chicken for 10-12 minutes or until fully cooked and cheese is melted.

Plate with heated marinara sauce and garnish with parsley before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

1010

Calories

61
Protein
85
Carbs
46
Fats

💡 Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).Substitute fresh mozzarella for the ricotta-Cheddar mixture if preferred.Serve with a side of spaghetti or fresh green salad for a complete meal.