Chicken Parmesan
You're absolutely right! Chicken parmesan is a family favorite for a reason. It's hard to resist that crispy, cheesy goodness. Let us not forget the garlic bread. Skip the butter and embrace the fresh flavors! Brush baguettes with Joy’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Toast in the oven until golden brown before spreading the Garlic goodness on the warm fresh baguettes.
Prep time: 15 min
Baking time: 15 min
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
Ingredients
1 large chicken breast
6 Tbsp of Joy’s Gourmet Garlic Spread Original or with sun-dried tomato
4 Tbsp of Italian breadcrumbs or panko
1 package linguine
1 jar Joy’s Gourmet Marinara Sauce
Joy’s Gourmet EVOO
Freshly grated parmesan cheese
Chopped parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions for the chicken
1) Cut the chicken breast lengthwise (lay it flat on the cutting board, rounded portion on top; place one hand on the breast, and gently cut in parallel to the top of the chicken breast, working the knife from one side to the other). You will end up with two thinner, flatter pieces.
2) Place each piece in a plastic bag and pound with a tenderizer or a semi-heavy kitchen gadget until it is ¼ inch thick.
3) Sprinkle with salt and pepper, cover with a thin layer of Joy’s Gourmet garlic spread of your choice, then coat with Italian breadcrumbs. (Note: I love a thick layer of garlic with my chicken. 😊)
4) Heat a frying pan. Once the pan is hot, add 3 to 4 Tbsp of EVOO and sauté the chicken for 1 minute on each side.
5) Move the chicken to a baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes or until the inside temperature is 165 F.
Directions for the pasta
1) Place the whole noodles in boiling water for around 6 minutes for al dente pasta.
2) Drain 90% of the water. Keep the pasta in the pan and add the Marinara sauce (½ cup or 8 oz per serving), stirring to incorporate.
3) Plate and top with the cooked chicken.
4) Serve with grated fresh parmesan cheese and garnish with chopped parsley.
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