Chickopini Recipe

Name: Chickopini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 -5 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, split; ½ cup Italian style breadcrumbs, and; ½ cup parmesan cheese, mixed in a bowl; 1 egg, beaten; 6 -8 slices mozzarella cheese; 1 (28 ounce) can Italian-style tomatoes; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 teaspoon thyme; 1 teaspoon basil or 3 -5 leaves fresh basil, chopped fine; 1 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

4 -5 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, split
½ cup Italian style breadcrumbs, and
½ cup parmesan cheese, mixed in a bowl
1 egg, beaten
6 -8 slices mozzarella cheese
1 (28 ounce) can Italian-style tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon basil or 3 -5 leaves fresh basil, chopped fine
1 teaspoon salt

1
Dip the chicken in egg, then in the mixture of Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs.
2
Fry in the oil until tender and brown on all sides.
3
In an overlapping fashion lay your finished chicken pieces in a baking dish.
4
Cover with 1/2 the sauce.
5
Cover the eintire surface of the dish with cheese slices.
6
Top with the remaining sauce.
7
Top the sauce with any leftover crumb-parmesan mixture.
8
Bake for 1 1/2 hr.
9
at 325*.
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**To make the Sauce: Saute onions and garlic in oil.
11
Do not brown.
12
Add tomatoes, breaking them into small pieces.
13
Add 1 tsp.
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salt and a dash of pepper.
15
Bring to boil, simmer for 20 min.
16
Add the tomato sauce and spices bring to a boil and simmer another 20 min.
17
If you want you can make the sauce the day before.
18
Or when you make sauce make extra and freeze some for when you would like to make this next.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 -5 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, split, ½ cup Italian style breadcrumbs, and, ½ cup parmesan cheese, mixed in a bowl, 1 egg, beaten, and more.

Yes, Chickopini falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chickopini

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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