Italian Lovers Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Name: Italian Lovers Chicken Parmesan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless, pounded to 1/4 inch thickness; 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 celery rib, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon black pepper; 1 egg; ¼ cup flour; ⅔ cup fine dry breadcrumb; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded; ⅔ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Servings: persons

4 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless, pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
1 egg
¼ cup flour
⅔ cup fine dry breadcrumb
2 tablespoons butter
1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
⅔ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

1
To make tomato sauce:.
2
Heat 1 TB oil in medium saucepan over medium heat.
3
Cook and stir bell pepper, onion, celery and garlic in hot oil 5 minutes.
4
Stir in tomatoes and juice, broth, tomato paste, parsley, sugar, basil, salt and black pepper.
5
Cover and simmer over low heat 20 minutes.
6
Uncover and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes more or until sauce thickens, stirring frequently.
7
Set aside.
8
Beat egg in a shallow bowl.
9
Spread flour and bread crumbs on a separate plate.
10
Dip chicken pieces first in flour, then in egg, then in bread crumbs, pressing firmly to coat chicken evenly.
11
Heat butter and 2 TB oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
12
Add chicken and brown well on both sides.
13
Preheat over to 350 degrees.
14
Remove chicken to an ungreased 9x13 inch baking dish.
15
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over chicken.
16
Spoon reserved tomato sauce evenly over cheese.
17
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over tomato sauce.
18
Drizzle remaining 1TB oil over top.
19
Bake, uncovered for approximately 30 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 170 degrees.

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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.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless, pounded to 1/4 inch thickness, 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped, 1 celery rib, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Italian Lovers 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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Italian Lovers Chicken Parmesan

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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