Better-Than-My-Mom’s Chicken Parm

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 14
Better-Than-My-Mom's Chicken Parm recipe with crispy, golden chicken and melted mozzarella cheese
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 package boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
salt and pepper ( to taste )
Italian salad dressing ( I use the bottled Olive Garden dressing )
Italian breadcrumbs
flour
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup olive oil
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 jar pasta sauce ( I use Ragu Robusto Parmesan and Romano )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
839
Sugar
8g
Fat
48g
The Better-Than-My-Mom's Chicken Parm dish is a classic Italian-American recipe that is sure to become a family favorite. The chicken is first fried to produce a golden, crispy crust before being baked with pasta sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. This recipe elevates the classic dish with the addition of Italian salad dressing in the breadcrumb mixture. This provides an extra layer of flavor that complements the chicken and cheese perfectly.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise, creating 4 thin cutlets.
3.In a shallow dish, whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper together.
4.In a separate shallow dish, mix Italian dressing, breadcrumbs, and flour together.
5.Heat vegetable oil and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
6.Dip chicken cutlets into egg mixture then coat in breadcrumb mixture.
7.Fry chicken until golden brown, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
8.Place chicken cutlets in a baking dish and cover each piece with pasta sauce.
9.Top with mozzarella cheese and bake in the oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, approximately 15-20 minutes.

PROS

This recipe is simple to make, yet produces homemade chicken Parmesan that is better than any restaurant.

The crispy chicken paired with the melted mozzarella cheese is mouth-wateringly delicious.

CONS

Using vegetable oil and olive oil can be high in calories and fat.

This dish is best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is an excellent source of protein and a great addition to a balanced diet.
Mozzarella cheese is a good source of calcium and provides a dose of vitamins B12 and K2.

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