Chicken Parmesan: A Delicious and Easy Recipe

Name: Chicken Parmesan: A Delicious and Easy Recipe
Total time: 34 mins
Ingredients: 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 pinch ground black pepper; 0.5 cup flour; 1 egg, beaten; 0.75 cup dry bread crumbs; 0.5 cup light olive oil for frying, or as needed; 0.5 cup ricotta cheese; 0.5 cup shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 0.5 teaspoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for topping; 1 cup marinara sauce, heated, or more as needed; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

While fresh mozzarella is a classic choice for chicken parm, it can be expensive. This recipe offers a delicious alternative: a cheese spread made from ricotta and sharp Cheddar, delivering a rich and satisfying flavor.

Total time34 mins
Prep time20 mins
Cook time14 mins
Yield2 servings, 2

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
Place chicken breasts between plastic layers and flatten to an even thickness. Season one side with kosher salt and black pepper, then sprinkle with flour, pressing to coat. Flip and repeat seasoning and flouring on the other side.
Remove extra flour, return chicken to the plate, and coat with beaten egg on both sides. Cover a separate plate with half the bread crumbs, transfer chicken, and press crumbs onto both sides. Sprinkle remaining crumbs for full coverage.
Heat 1/2 inch of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden and crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
In a bowl, combine ricotta and Cheddar cheese with salt, black pepper, cayenne, and olive oil. Spread half the cheese mixture on each chicken breast, leaving the edges clear. Sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano and drizzle with olive oil.
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese melts, and the chicken is cooked through, approximately 10 to 12 minutes. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
To serve, spoon warm marinara sauce in a circle on each plate. Top with chicken and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 1010 kcal
Fat Content: 46 g
Fiber Content: 7 g
Sugar Content: 14 g
Sodium Content: 2073 mg
Protein Content: 61 g
Cholesterol Content: 259 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 85 g
Saturated Fat Content: 15 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g