Best 6 Chicken Parmesan With My Mothers Marinara Sauce And Bucatini Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our exquisite Chicken Parmesan, a classic dish elevated with my mother's time-honored marinara sauce, and perfectly complemented by al dente Bucatini pasta. Experience a symphony of flavors as the crispy Parmesan-crusted chicken breast, smothered in rich, tangy marinara, meets the savory, tender Bucatini, creating a harmonious balance of textures and tastes. Immerse yourself in the authentic Italian flavors, perfected over generations, with our meticulously crafted recipes. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and savor a truly exceptional meal that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THE BEST CHICKEN PARMESAN



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Chicken Parmesan should have, well, Parmesan. So we not only topped ours with it, we added it to the crust for even more flavor and texture. For the coating, we prefer to start with plain breadcrumbs and enhance them with our favorite flavors. And our very simple, classic Italian-American tomato sauce has a bright and tomato-y flavor that cuts through the richness of the chicken and pasta.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 8 ounces each)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
1/2 cup milk
1 large egg
1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, finely grated
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Two 28-ounce cans diced tomatoes
3 sprigs basil, plus torn leaves for serving
8 ounces whole milk mozzarella, shredded
12 ounces spaghetti

Steps:

  • Set a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet. Line another rimmed baking sheet with foil. Cut two 12-inch sheets of plastic wrap.
  • Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise, making 4 roughly equal pieces; they should look like large chicken tenders. Place one sheet of plastic on a clean cutting board. Put one chicken piece in the center of the plastic and top with the other sheet of plastic. Pound the chicken with the flat side of a meat mallet, starting in the center and working your way to the edges, until the chicken is 1/4-inch thick. Transfer to the wire rack. Repeat with the remaining chicken, one piece at a time. Liberally sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Put the flour in a pie plate and dredge the chicken 1 piece at a time, turning to coat and packing the flour into the crevices. Shake to remove any excess and return to the rack. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
  • Whisk the breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a medium bowl until combined. Whisk the milk and egg in a medium bowl until combined. Dip the dredged chicken into the milk mixture, allowing any excess to drip off. Then pack the seasoned breadcrumbs firmly onto the chicken. Very gently
  • shake off any excess and return to the rack. Refrigerate uncovered at least 30 minutes and up to 12 hours.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce. Heat 1/3 cup of the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes and cook until very fragrant but not brown, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, basil and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until the tomatoes are very tender and the liquid has reduced by half, about 30 minutes. Smash the tomatoes with a potato masher until almost smooth; it's ok if it's a little chunky. Season with salt.
  • Heat the remaining 1/2 cup oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 cutlets and cook until the coating is golden brown, about 1 minute per side; the chicken will not be cooked through. Transfer to the foil-lined baking sheet in a single layer 3 inches apart. Repeat with the remaining cutlets.
  • Arrange an oven rack directly under the broiler and preheat to high. Arrange the chicken in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, spaced 3 inches apart. Top each cutlet with 2/3 cup of the sauce and spread evenly to coat. Sprinkle each cutlet with 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan and 1/2 cup mozzarella. Broil until the cheese melts and starts to brown in spots, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook the spaghetti, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain and transfer to the remaining sauce. Gently stir until the sauce coats the pasta. Transfer the spaghetti to a serving dish and top with the chicken. Sprinkle with more Parmesan and serve with torn basil.

PARMESAN CHICKEN



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 to 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 extra-large eggs
1 tablespoon water
1 1/4 cups seasoned dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus extra for serving
Unsalted butter
Good olive oil
Salad greens for 6, washed and spun dry
1 recipe Lemon Vinaigrette, recipe follows
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
1/2 cup good olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Pound the chicken breasts until they are 1/4-inch thick. You can use either a meat mallet or a rolling pin.
  • Combine the flour, salt, and pepper on a dinner plate. On a second plate, beat the eggs with 1 tablespoon of water. On a third plate, combine the bread crumbs and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan. Coat the chicken breasts on both sides with the flour mixture, then dip both sides into the egg mixture and dredge both sides in the bread-crumb mixture, pressing lightly.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large saute pan and cook 2 or 3 chicken breasts on medium-low heat for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until cooked through. Add more butter and oil and cook the rest of the chicken breasts. Toss the salad greens with Lemon Vinaigrette. Place a mound of salad on each hot chicken breast. Serve with extra grated Parmesan.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

BEST CHICKEN PARMESAN



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This easy, best chicken Parmesan has a crispy crust, juicy interior, zesty marinara sauce, and a crusty golden layer of gooey cheeses. It is served with rigatoni pasta.

Provided by Culinary Envy

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 31

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 ounce) can Italian crushed tomatoes with basil
½ cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons red wine
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch white sugar
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1 pound rigatoni
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 eggs
3 tablespoons milk
1 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt
canola oil for frying
¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Pour in olive oil and allow to get hot. Add onion and garlic and stir for 2 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes. Stir in chicken broth, red wine, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and sugar. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, about 15 minutes. Stir in chopped basil at the last minute.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil while sauce is cooking. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 13 minutes. Drain.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag and flatten with a meat mallet to 1/4-inch thickness.
  • Prepare a breading station with 3 large mixing bowls: Combine flour, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in the first bowl. Stir together eggs and milk in the second bowl. Combine bread crumbs, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in the third bowl.
  • Dredge each piece of chicken in flour mixture and shake off excess. Dip into egg mixture and coat with bread crumbs. Repeat steps for remaining chicken and set on a plate.
  • Heat about 1 inch canola oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add breaded chicken in batches; cook until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to the baking sheet. Sprinkle the top with mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) and the cheeses have melted, about 5 minutes. Serve with marinara sauce and rigatoni.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1167.6 calories, Carbohydrate 139.4 g, Cholesterol 188.9 mg, Fat 38.9 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 63 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 1527.8 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

MY CHICKEN PARMESAN



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My Italian husband says this is his absolute favorite dinner. Parmesan-coated chicken swimming in a pool of pasta and sauce with a blanket of melted shredded Italian-blend cheese over all.

Provided by janice tofuri

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

½ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
6 chicken breast tenderloins
1 egg
1 tablespoon half-and-half
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
½ cup panko bread crumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 quarts water
1 tablespoon salt
6 ounces angel hair pasta
1 ½ cups prepared marinara sauce, divided
3 ounces shredded Italian cheese blend

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  • Combine flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a resealable plastic bag. Place chicken tenderloins into flour mixture, seal the bag, and shake to coat.
  • Beat egg and half-and-half thoroughly in a shallow bowl. Mix seasoned break crumbs, panko crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and parsley in another bowl. Dip floured chicken tenderloins into beaten egg, let excess egg drip off, then press chicken into crumb mixture to coat. Let chicken stand for 10 minutes to set coating.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook chicken tenderloins until the juices run clear, chicken is no longer pink inside, and coating is golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
  • Bring water and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil in a large pot; stir angel hair pasta into boiling water. Cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain.
  • Pour 3/4 cup marinara sauce into prepared baking dish; top sauce with cooked angel hair pasta. Pour remaining 3/4 cup sauce over pasta and arrange chicken tenderloins over sauce. Sprinkle Italian cheese blend over chicken.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese topping is melted and bubbling, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 695 calories, Carbohydrate 79.6 g, Cholesterol 121.4 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 40.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 3504.4 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

JIMMY'S GRANDMA'S TOMATO SAUCE WITH BUCATINI



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 5h40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 large sweet onion, such as Vidalia, finely diced
Two 6-ounce cans tomato paste
Two 28-ounce cans tomato sauce
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
1 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound bucatini, cooked to al dente

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F.
  • Place a large roasting pan over 2 burners set to medium heat. Add the butter, garlic and onions and sweat for 6 to 7 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more. Add the tomato sauce and chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Cover with foil and transfer the pan to the oven for 5 hours, stirring every 30 minutes. (Baking in the oven ensures the sauce cooks down without burning.)
  • Transfer the sauce to a blender along with the basil, Parmesan and sugar, and blend well. Season with salt and pepper. Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce. Serve in shallow bowls, garnished with Parmesan.

PARMESAN CHICKEN



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The savory coating on this chicken has the satisfying flavor of Parmesan cheese. It's easy enough to be a family weekday meal yet impressive enough to serve to guests. When I make this baked parmesan crusted chicken for dinner, we never have leftovers. -Schelby Thompson, Camden Wyoming, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (7 ounces each)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a shallow bowl, combine butter, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and salt. Place bread crumbs and cheese in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in butter mixture, then in bread crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere. , Place in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with any remaining butter mixture. Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 552mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 21g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. This includes using fresh herbs, garlic, and tomatoes for the marinara sauce.
  • Make sure to pound the chicken breasts thin before breading and cooking them. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Use a good quality breadcrumb mixture for the chicken parmesan. This will help give it a crispy coating.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken. This will prevent it from cooking evenly.
  • Simmer the marinara sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
  • Serve the chicken parmesan with your favorite pasta, such as bucatini, spaghetti, or penne.

Conclusion:

This classic Italian dish is sure to please everyone at your table. The chicken is crispy and flavorful, the marinara sauce is rich and delicious, and the pasta is perfectly cooked. Whether you're making it for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner, chicken parmesan is a dish that everyone will love.

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