RITA'S CHICKEN PARMESAN

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces pasta
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (2 large breasts, halved)
Coarse-grained salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 egg whites
2 slices bread, stale, coarsely processed into bread crumbs
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups tomato sauce, recipe follows
2 ounces skim milk mozzarella, grated
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 medium cloves garlic, minced
1 (28-ounce) can crushed or diced tomatoes with juice
Coarse-grained salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup basil leaves, hand torn

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the salt. Add the pasta and cook until al dente.
  • While the pasta is cooking, pound the chicken breasts between 2 pieces of plastic wrap with the flat side of a meat mallet. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • In a shallow dish, whisk together the egg whites and salt and pepper. Add a splash of water if the mixture is too thick. Place bread crumbs in a shallow dish.
  • Dip the chicken first in the egg white and then in the bread crumbs. Let the chicken rest on a rack for 5 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning once, until lightly golden, about 3 to 4 minutes per side (to reduce the calories even further, bake the chicken at 350 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes instead of sauteing the chicken in oil).
  • Place a thin coating of tomato sauce in the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Lay the chicken over sauce. Cover the chicken with more sauce, sprinkle with cheese and bake until cheese is bubbly and golden brown, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Pour remaining sauce over pasta. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve immediately.
  • Combine olive oil and garlic in a large saute pan and turn heat to medium. Cook until garlic is fragrant but not brown. Stir in tomatoes and salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer until sauce has thickened slightly, stirring occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. Add basil and simmer for 1 minute more.

Alok Jadav
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I love this chicken parmesan recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The chicken is always crispy and juicy, and the sauce is always flavorful and cheesy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Jennifer Bire
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This chicken parmesan is amazing! The chicken is crispy and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and cheesy. It's the perfect comfort food.


Aaa Bbb
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I made this chicken parmesan for dinner last night and it was a hit! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Rubin Leavell
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This chicken parmesan was so good! The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohammed Safid
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I love this recipe! The chicken parmesan is always a hit with my family and friends. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Ryan Jeab
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This is the best chicken parmesan recipe I've ever tried! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Pratichhya Pokhrel
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I made this chicken parmesan for my family last night and they loved it! The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and cheesy. We will definitely be making this again.


Dawit Jack
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This chicken parmesan was amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Mujim qais
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I love this chicken parmesan recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The chicken is always crispy and juicy, and the sauce is always flavorful and cheesy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Alexis Calhoun
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken parmesan was easy to make and turned out so good. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Sylvester Nudjal
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I made this chicken parmesan for dinner last night and it was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Emma-anya Clinton
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Rita's Chicken Parmesan was a hit with my family! The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and cheesy. We will definitely be making this again.