Chicken Parmesan

A chicken classic that is sure to be a family favorite.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 (28 Ounce) Can Imported Diced Italian Tomatoes (Or 1 26.5 Ounce Box Pomi Brand Chopped Tomatoes)
• 2 Cloves Garlic, Finely Minced
• 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Decrease To 1 Tablespoon If Wanting To Make A Lower Fat Version)
• Salt & Pepper To Taste
• 3 Tablespoons Finely Chopped Basil
• Dash Of Red Pepper Flakes (Optional)
• 4 Small Chicken Breasts
• 1/2 Cup Flour
• Salt & Pepper
• 2 Medium Eggs
• 3 Tablespoons Milk
• 2 Cups Bread Crumbs
• 2 Tablespoons Butter
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 4 Thin Slices Mozzarella Cheese
• 3/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan over...: Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, and add the garlic, and as soon as the garlic begins to sizzle, but before it takes on color, add the tomatoes.
2. 2Turn the heat to high, and as soon...: Turn the heat to high, and as soon as the sauce begins to bubble, turn back down to medium low.
3. 3Season with salt and pepper, and red pepper...: Season with salt and pepper, and red pepper flakes if you are using them, and add the basil.
4. 4Cook for another minute of two and remove...: Cook for another minute of two and remove from the heat.
5. 5Season the flour with salt and pepper, and...: Season the flour with salt and pepper, and place in a plastic bag.
6. 6Pound the chicken breasts until they are 1/2...: Pound the chicken breasts until they are 1/2 inch thick, and then place each breast into the bag with the flour, and shake until it is well coated.
7. 7Beat the egg with the milk in a...: Beat the egg with the milk in a bowl, and in a second bowl place the bread crumbs.
8. 8Dip each chicken breast first into the egg...: Dip each chicken breast first into the egg mixture, and then into the crumbs.
9. 9Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
10. 10In a frying pan, heat the butter with...: In a frying pan, heat the butter with the olive oil.
11. 11Once the butter mixture is sizzling, fry the...: Once the butter mixture is sizzling, fry the breasts until golden on each side, about 4 minutes per side.
12. 12Place the chicken breasts side by side in...: Place the chicken breasts side by side in a baking dish.
13. 13Spoon some of the prepared sauce over the...: Spoon some of the prepared sauce over the cutlets, and then lay a slice of mzzarella cheese on each.
14. 14Finally, sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.
15. 15Bake for 15 minutes until bubbly and lightly...: Bake for 15 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned.
16. 16Serve immediately.