New and Improved Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (New and Improved Chicken Parmesan Recipe). I love chicken parm, especially when it's made with fresh mozzarella, which it almost never is in restaurants. Of course, at home we can use the real stuff, but it can be pricey. So I tried something new--a cheese spread using ricotta fortified with sharp Cheddar.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 14 mins

Total: 34 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

New and Improved Chicken Parmesan Recipe

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

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step 2

Gently pound chicken breasts between 2 layers of plastic until each breast is evenly thick. Place breasts on a plate and season 1 side with kosher salt and black pepper. Sprinkle with flour; press flour to coat the entire surface and help it adhere. Turn and repeat on second side with salt pepper and flour.

Step 3

Brush excess flour from plate; place the chicken breasts back on the plate. Pour beaten egg over the breasts and coat each side. Cover bottom of a second plate with half the bread crumbs. Transfer chicken to the bread crumbs. Push crumbs up sides of chicken. Sprinkle on the remaining crumbs and thoroughly coat each side.

Step 4

Heat 1/2 inch olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until crispy and golden 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to prepared baking sheet.

Step 5

Mix ricotta and Cheddar cheese together in a bowl. Stir in salt black pepper cayenne and olive oil. Spread half the cheese mixture on each breast without extending all the way to the edges. Dust with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and drizzle with olive oil.

Step 6

Bake on center rack of preheated oven until cheese is melted and chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear 10 to 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Step 7

To serve ladle the heated marinara sauce in a wide circle on warm plates. Place chicken in center and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Nutritional Information

New and Improved Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 1009.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 60.8g 122%

Carbohydrates: 85.1g 27%

Dietary Fiber: 6.6g 26%

Sugars: 13.9g

Fat: 45.9g 71%

Saturated Fat: 15.2g 76%

Cholesterol: 258.7mg 86%

Vitamin A Iu: 1286.4IU 26%

Niacin Equivalents: 35.6mg 274%

Vitamin B6: 1mg 62%

Vitamin C: 5.1mg 9%

Folate: 159.9mcg 40%

Calcium: 414mg 41%

Iron: 7.2mg 40%

Magnesium: 101.7mg 36%

Potassium: 897.7mg 25%

Sodium: 2073.1mg 83%

Thiamin: 0.8mg 83%

Calories From Fat: 412.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.