Chicken parmesan for two is a delectable dish that combines the classic flavors of chicken, cheese, and tomato sauce into a meal that is both hearty and comforting. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, and it can be easily adjusted to suit your own preferences. Whether you prefer a crispy or a more tender crust, a light or a robust sauce, or a mild or a spicy kick, this recipe will guide you through the steps to create the perfect chicken parmesan for two that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you satisfied.
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CHICKEN PARMIGIANA FOR 2
These tender crumb-coated chicken breasts are topped with a savory homemade spaghetti sauce and served over pasta. "You can adjust the seasonings in this dish to your taste. My husband and I like lots of garlic, onion and herbs in everything," writes Heather Powers Sauter of Silver Spring, Maryland.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomato sauce, tomatoes, herbs and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until heated through. , Meanwhile, place the milk, flour and egg in separate shallow bowls. In another bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and herb seasoning. Dip chicken in milk; roll in flour. Dip in egg, then coat with crumb mixture. , In a small skillet, brown chicken in butter over medium heat until golden brown and a thermometer reads 170°. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cover and cook 3-4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with spaghetti and tomato sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 787 calories, Fat 35g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 244mg cholesterol, Sodium 2081mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 52g protein.
THE BEST CHICKEN PARMESAN
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
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.
SUPER EASY BAKED CHICKEN PARMESAN FOR TWO
This recipe is based off of a Cooking Light recipe, but it is not pan fried at all. You could easily double this recipe, but I cook for two, so this is perfect for us. I serve this with veggies and crescent rolls.
Provided by Greeny4444
Categories Chicken
Time 30m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Lightly spray a pie plate or a foil-lined baking sheet with cooking spray; set aside.
- Combine Parmesan, breadcrumbs, and salt in a shallow dish (I use a paper plate). Place egg in a separate shallow dish.
- Dip each side of each chicken breast in egg, then dredge in the breadcrumb mixture. Place on prepared pan.
- Bake for 18 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until done.
- Take the chicken out and switch the oven to BROIL.
- Divide the sauce evenly and pour over each piece of chicken. Sprinkle evenly with the mozzarella cheese.
- Broil 2 minutes or until the cheese melts.
CHICKEN PARMESAN FOR TWO
"My husband isn't a big fan of pasta so I came up with a dish he'd actually be happy to eat-and this is the result. He likes it enough that I prepare it weekly," says Amy Lauters of Falcon Heights, Minnesota. "The recipe makes enough for two hungry people."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pound chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; coat with yogurt and bread crumbs. In a large skillet, brown chicken on both sides in 2 tablespoons oil until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm., Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in the skillet, saute onion, garlic, basil, oregano and parsley in remaining oil until onion is tender. add the tomato sauce and water; simmer for 1 minute. , Drain spaghetti; add to skillet and toss to coat. Top with chicken; sprinkle with cheeses. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 729 calories, Fat 31g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 1261mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 44g protein.
CHICKEN PARMESAN FOR 2
Make and share this Chicken Parmesan for 2 recipe from Food.com.
Provided by outerspice
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 25m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat Oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of plastic wrap (1 at a time) and pound to 1/2 - 1/4 inch & then salt.
- In bowl mix Breadcrumbs & 1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese.
- In separate bowl beat egg.
- Heat 1/4 cup of olive oil in a large sauté pan on medium-high heat.
- Dip chicken breasts 1 at a time in egg & then breadcrumb mix.
- Place coated chicken breasts in oil and turn heat down to medium.
- Fry chicken breasts 3-4 minutes per side.
- Thickly coat bottom of a baking dish (large enough to fit both chicken breasts) with pasta sauce.
- Place chicken breasts on top of sauce in baking dish.
- Spread more sauce over top of the chicken, and then place 1 slice over top of each chicken breast.
- Sprinkle remaining 1/4 Cup of Parmesan cheese over top of everything.
- Bake for approximately 10-12 minutes (or until mozzarella begins to brown).
- Perfect served over pasta with remaining sauce!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 861.4, Fat 50.9, SaturatedFat 14.1, Cholesterol 219.3, Sodium 2448.7, Carbohydrate 44.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 20.1, Protein 54.5
CREAMY CHICKEN PARMESAN FOR TWO
Why limit yourself to soups and salads when you're cooking for two? This chicken Parmesan dish proves you can have an elegant meal with a little planning.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 45m
Yield Makes 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix cracker crumbs and 1 Tbsp. Parmesan on small plate. Rinse chicken with cold water; dip in crumb mixture, turning to evenly coat both sides of each breast. Press crumbs gently into chicken to secure.
- Bring 1 cup broth and water to boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Add orzo; simmer on medium-low heat 9 min. or until most of liquid is absorbed and orzo is tender. Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 5 to 6 min. on each side or until done (165ºF). Remove chicken from skillet, reserving drippings in skillet; cover chicken to keep warm.
- Add Neufchatel and remaining broth to drippings in skillet. Bring just to boil on medium heat, stirring constantly. Simmer 3 min. or until sauce is thickened, stirring frequently. Meanwhile, add vegetables to orzo mixture; simmer 2 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.
- Spoon orzo mixture onto 2 serving plates; top with chicken. Stir remaining Parmesan into Neufchatel sauce; spoon over chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 780 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 42 g
Tips:
- To ensure that the chicken breasts are cooked evenly, use a meat mallet to pound them to an even thickness before cooking. This will also help the chicken to cook more quickly.
- If you don't have a meat mallet, you can use a rolling pin or even a heavy skillet to pound the chicken breasts.
- Be sure to use a good quality marinara sauce for this recipe. A homemade sauce is always best, but a good store-bought sauce will work in a pinch.
- If you don't have any Parmesan cheese on hand, you can substitute another type of hard cheese, such as Asiago or Romano.
- Serve the chicken Parmesan with your favorite pasta, such as spaghetti, penne, or linguine.
Conclusion:
Chicken Parmesan is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make at home. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. Whether you're serving it for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner, chicken Parmesan is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try!
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