How to Make Homemade Chicken Parmigiana - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken Parmigiana, also known as Chicken Parmesan, is a classic Italian-American dish that has become a staple in many households. This comforting and satisfying dish features breaded and fried chicken cutlets topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese. It's a dish that is loved by people of all ages and is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special occasion.

While it might seem like a complicated dish to make, homemade Chicken Parmigiana is actually quite simple and straightfor...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ⅓ cup minced onion
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ⅓ cup fine dry bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 3 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¾ cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 3 servings

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic and onion, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 2 minutes. Pour in diced tomatoes and sugar. Increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, and continue simmering for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once the sauce has simmered, stir in the cream and season to taste with salt and pepper. Simmer for an additional 3 minutes. Lower heat and keep sauce warm
  • Stir together bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, and dried oregano; set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and 2 tablespoons milk until blended. Dip chicken breasts into the egg, then press into breadcrumb mixture to coat both sides, shaking off excess.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook on both sides until they reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), and the bread crumb crust is golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  • To serve, spoon sauce over chicken and top with Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Let stand a few minutes until the cheese has melted from the heat of the sauce.
  • Nutrition

    609 cal.

    • Total Fat: 38g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 209mg
    • Sodium: 690mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 46g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 403mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 572mg