Pollo alla parmigiana

Ingredienti

• 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

Preparazione

1. 1

   Heat 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.

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   Turn 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.

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   Season 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.

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   Cook for another minute of two and remove...: Cook for another minute of two and remove from the heat.

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   Season the flour with salt and pepper, and...: Season the flour with salt and pepper, and place in a plastic bag.

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   Pound 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.

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   Beat 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.

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   Dip each chicken breast first into the egg...: Dip each chicken breast first into the egg mixture, and then into the crumbs.

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   Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

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    In a frying pan, heat the butter with...: In a frying pan, heat the butter with the olive oil.

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    Once 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.

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    Place the chicken breasts side by side in...: Place the chicken breasts side by side in a baking dish.

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    Spoon 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.

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    Finally, sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.

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    Bake for 15 minutes until bubbly and lightly...: Bake for 15 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned.

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    Serve immediately.