Quick and Easy Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken breasts (pounded flat and then cut in half to make 4 chicken breasts)
• 1 Cup Focaccia or Garden Herb croutons (we get ours at Costco, crushed in a ziploc bag)
• Butter and Olive Oil
• 1/2-3/4 Cup Jarred Marinara Sauce (recipe follows for homemade)
• 2 Cups Mozzarella Cheese (we prefer precious brand or fresh mozzarella, grated)
• Angel Hair Pasta
• 1/4-1/2 Cup Olive Oil
• 1/2 Small Onion (finely minced)
• 2 Carrots (finely minced)
• 2 Cloves Garlic (finely minced)
• 2 Cans Crushed Tomatoes (28oz)
• 1 Can Tomato Sauce (8oz)
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
• 2 Bay Leaves

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Chicken Parmesan ---

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

3. 3

   Coat each breast in the crushed croutons.

4. 4

   Heat a skillet to medium and add a drizzle of olive oil and a little butter. (I skip the butter sometimes. It just gives good flavor, but it's not necessary)

5. 5

   Brown each side of the chicken and place in a baking dish.

6. 6

   Cover in marinara and then shredded cheese.

7. 7

   Bake for 20-30 min or until cooked through and cheese is bubbly and beginning to brown.

8. 8

   --- Marinara ---

9. 9

   Heat olive oil in a pot (just a sauce pot will do fine. No need for a large soup pot) over medium heat.

10. 10

    Add onions and begin to sauté.

11. 11

    After 1-2 minutes, add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.

12. 12

    Add carrots and cook until the carrots are tender.

13. 13

    Add all other ingredients and turn heat down to low. Let simmer 1- 1 1/2 hours, remove bay leaves and serve.