Inside Out Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Name: Inside Out Chicken Parmesan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chicken; 3 tablespoons canola or grapeseed oil; 2 boneless chicken breasts, butterflied; 4 thin slices fresh mozzarella cheese; 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; 4 large basil leaves, cut into thin strips; salt and pepper; 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs; 1 eggs, lightly beaten; Tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 shallots, minced; 2 pounds cherry tomatoes, cut in half (or 2-14 ounce cans of chopped tomatoes, drained); 1-2 tablespoons basil leaves, cut in julienne; 1 cup chicken stock; 1 cup dry white wine; salt and pepper to taste; 1-3 ounces shaved parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

Chicken
3 tablespoons canola or grapeseed oil
2 boneless chicken breasts, butterflied
4 thin slices fresh mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
4 large basil leaves, cut into thin strips
salt and pepper
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1 eggs, lightly beaten
Tomato sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 shallots, minced
2 pounds cherry tomatoes, cut in half (or 2-14 ounce cans of chopped tomatoes, drained)
1-2 tablespoons basil leaves, cut in julienne
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup dry white wine
salt and pepper to taste
1-3 ounces shaved parmesan cheese

1
Place 3 Tb canola or grapeseed oil in large sauce pan and heat over medium heat. Preheat oven to 375.
2
Place 2 slices of mozzarella on 1/2 of each of the butterflied chicken breasts. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and basil. Fold over.
3
Dip each chicken breast in the beaten egg and then in the panko bread crumbs so that both breasts are coated on all sides with bread crumbs.
4
Place chicken breasts in saucepan and saute until bread crumb crust is toasted and brown. Turn breasts over and brown the other side.
5
Place both breasts in baking dish and bake at 375 for approximately 30 minutes, till meat thermometer reads 160.
6
Wipe out sauce pan and put in 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Place over medium heat.
7
Saute shallots till soft. Add tomatoes and a bit of salt, and continue to saute till tomatoes soften and release their juices. Stir in basil.
8
Add chicken broth, white wine, and cook over medium-high heat till sauce is reduced by half or a little less, and thickened somewhat. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper as needed.
9
Serve chicken with sauce poured over. Cover with shaved/grated parmesan cheese to your taste.

823

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chicken, 3 tablespoons canola or grapeseed oil, 2 boneless chicken breasts, butterflied, 4 thin slices fresh mozzarella cheese, and more.

Yes, Inside Out Chicken Parmesan 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.

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Inside Out Chicken Parmesan

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