Chicken Cutlet Parmesan with Tomato Sauce
Elevate your dinner table with this irresistible Chicken Cutlet Parmesan with Tomato Sauce, a comforting blend of crispy, golden-brown chicken cutlets smothered in rich tomato sauce and bubbling mozzarella cheese. Perfectly seasoned with a Parmesan-infused breadcrumb crust, the chicken remains tender and flavorful, while the addition of fresh basil provides a fragrant, finishing touch. This classic Italian-American dish comes together in just 40 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or a cozy weekend meal. Serve it alongside a simple green salad or a bed of pasta for a restaurant-worthy experience in the comfort of your own home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breasts
- 0.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 pieces Eggs
- 1 cups Breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 cups Olive oil
- 2 cups Tomato sauce
- 1 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 leaves Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice each chicken breast horizontally to make two thin cutlets. Pound the cutlets lightly to achieve an even thickness.
Set up a dredging station: Place flour in one shallow dish, beat eggs in a second dish, and combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper in a third dish.
Dredge each chicken cutlet first in flour, shaking off the excess, then in the beaten eggs, and finally in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to coat evenly.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the coated chicken cutlets in the hot oil for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Spread 1 cup of tomato sauce over the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange the fried chicken cutlets in a single layer on top of the sauce.
Top each cutlet with a spoonful of the remaining tomato sauce, then evenly sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the cutlets.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve hot, accompanied by your favorite side dish, such as pasta or a green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2534 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.4 g | 165% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.6 g | 198% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 778 mg | 259% | |
| Sodium | 6517 mg | 283% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 150.1 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.0 g | ||
| Protein | 189.0 g | 378% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 1445 mg | 111% | |
| Iron | 13.3 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 225 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
