Baked Chicken Parmigiano

Baked Chicken Parmigiano, an easy, delicious baked chicken casserole recipe. A perfect  comfort food dinner for family or guests.  The best!

Prep Time ; 30 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
Course: Main DishCuisine: ItalianServings: 6Calories: 366kcalAuthor: Rosemary
Ingredients

• 6 pieces of boneless chicken
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup crushed salted crackers (or bread crumbs)

FOR THE SAUCE

• 1 1/4 cups tomato puree
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 clove garlic chopped
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon butter

TOPPING

• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup grated firm mozzarella

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Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 350° (180° celsius). Lightly grease a medium to large baking dish.
2. In a medium bowl beat eggs.
3. On a medium plate add cracker crumbs.
4. Dip chicken pieces first in egg and then roll and cover well in cracker crumbs.
5. In a medium frying pan add 3 tablespoons (45 grams) olive oil and brown chicken. (approximately 3 minutes on each side).
6. Place in baking pan in a single layer.
7. FOR THE SAUCE
8. In a medium pot add olive oil, garlic, puree, water, salt, oregano and basil, stir to combine, bring to a boil then lower heat to low-medium and continue to cook until thickened, stirring occasionally (approximately 10-15 minutes). Stir in butter.
9. Pour sauce over chicken, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
10. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, remove cover, top with grated mozzarella cheese and continue to bake for approximately 10 minutes. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition
Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 780mg | Potassium: 277mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 11% | Vitamin C: 7.2% | Calcium: 19.1% | Iron: 14.3%
Source: https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/baked-chicken-parmigiano/

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