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Pollo Parmigiana Aka Chicken Parmesan

Pollo Parmigiana Aka Chicken Parmesan prepared dish

Pollo parmigiana is a classic italian-american dish featuring breaded chicken cutlets topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese. This comforting meal is perfect for family dinners and pairs well with pasta or a fresh salad.

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 20 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 50 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper.
  • Follow all 11 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups breadcrumbs (preferably Italian-style)
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)
  • 2 large eggs (beaten)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • 1 cup olive oil (for frying)
  • 0.5 cups fresh basil (chopped for garnish)
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  3. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off the excess.
  4. Dip the floured chicken into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off.
  5. Coat the chicken in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
  6. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  7. Fry the breaded chicken breasts for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
  8. Transfer the fried chicken to a baking dish and cover each piece with marinara sauce.
  9. Sprinkle the mozzarella and parmesan cheese evenly over the sauce.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  11. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 550
  • Protein: 45 g
  • Fat: 30 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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