Sunday, April 17, 2011

Chicken Parmesan



I love Italian food.  I warms my soul.  It yummy "saucyness", and spicy, hot, tomato-i-ness.  Love it!


Here's my take on Chicken Parmesan.


This is a little different version than your normal Chicken Parmesan in the fact that I use something special for the breading.  Ritz crackers!  Yes, that's right RITZ!


Soft buttery, nutty flavor!  This makes a great breading!  Try it out.

Pound chicken breasts to 1/4” thickness. (You can do this between sheets of plastic wrap.)


Combine cracker crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning in a pie plate.





Beat an egg in another pie plate.  Dip the chicken in it.


Then dredge them in the crumb mixture until evenly coated.


Heat butter in a large skillet.  Add your chicken and cook 3-4 minutes per side.  You want this golden brown and make sure it's done.  




Pour marinara sauce over chicken.




Top with mozzarella cheese.



Cover and simmer about 3 min. 


Plate and be sure to spoon some sauce over the top!  I served ours with some spinach ravioli tossed in the same marinara sauce.

Wow...hungry??  MGG and I are about to eat this up!



Chicken Parmesan
10 Ritz crackers, crushed
3 T fresh Parmesan cheese, grated
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 egg, beaten
4 boneless chicken breasts
2 T. butter
1 ½ cup tomato basil marinara sauce
1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese

Pound chicken breasts to 1/4” thickness.

Combine cracker crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning in a pie plate. Lightly beat egg in a separate pie plate. Dip chicken in egg, then roll in crumb mixture until evenly coated.

Heat butter in a large skillet.  Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked all the way through.  About 3-4 minutes per side.

Pour marinara sauce over chicken and top with mozzarella cheese.  Cover and simmer until cheese melts and sauce is hot.  About 3 min.



4 comments:

  1. Pasta with mushroom in cream sauce or chicken Parmesan for dinner? Hummmmm it's really difficult cuz I Love them both and you made them so eye candy and visually yummy, dear chef Beth.

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  2. Oooohh I LOVE chicken parmesan! This sounds great!

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  3. I love chicken parmesan! What a great idea to use ritz crackers. Yum! Thanks for your comments on my blog!

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  4. That is a great idea with the Ritz crackers. I bet it gives it a nice crusty crunch too - which I love!

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