Homemade Chicken Parmigiana

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Homemade Chicken Parmigiana). 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!

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 3

Yield: 3 servings

Homemade Chicken Parmigiana

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter

1 teaspoon minced garlic

⅓ cup minced onion

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice

½ teaspoon sugar

¼ cup heavy cream

salt and pepper to taste

⅓ cup fine dry bread crumbs

2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

½ teaspoon dried oregano

1 egg

beaten

2 tablespoons milk

3 (5 ounce) skinless

boneless chicken breast halves

3 tablespoons olive oil

¾ cup shredded Mozzarella cheese

1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Mediterranean Black Olive Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 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

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Nutritional Information

Homemade Chicken Parmigiana

Servings Per Recipe:3

Calories: 609.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 46.4g 93%

Carbohydrates: 18.6g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 2.1g 8%

Sugars: 6.6g

Fat: 37.6g 58%

Saturated Fat: 14.6g 73%

Cholesterol: 209.1mg 70%

Vitamin A Iu: 1826.2IU 37%

Niacin Equivalents: 24mg 184%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 45%

Vitamin C: 12mg 20%

Folate: 33.2mcg 8%

Calcium: 403.1mg 40%

Iron: 5.3mg 30%

Magnesium: 50.4mg 18%

Potassium: 572.2mg 16%

Sodium: 690.2mg 28%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 20%

Calories From Fat: 338.6

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.