Unbreaded chicken parmigiana is a healthier and lighter version of the classic Italian dish. The chicken is not breaded before being cooked, which reduces the amount of fat and calories in the dish. This recipe is also much simpler and quicker to prepare than traditional breaded chicken parmigiana, making it a great option for a weeknight meal. The result is a crispy, juicy chicken breast topped with melted cheese and a flavorful tomato sauce, all without the hassle of breading and frying.
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NO BREADING BAKED CHICKEN PARMESAN
My family loves this recipe. I use perdue perfect portions boneless skinless breasts and ragu extra meat spaghetti sauce when making this. This is quick and easy to make. There are never any leftovers.
Provided by bmcnichol
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Combine parmesan cheese, parsley, basil and oregano in a baggie.
- Wash each breast with water and put in cheese mixture.
- Spray 11 x 13 pan wih olive oil cooking spray.
- Make sure each piece is coated with cheese and place each breast in pan and dump remaining cheese mixture on top.
- Cook for 20-25 minutes until chicken is done.
- Top with spaghetti sauce and then add mozzarella cheese.
- Bake unitl cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
- Serve with a side of spaghetti, salad and garlic bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.1, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 127, Sodium 823.7, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.6, Protein 44.3
CHICKEN PARMESAN
With more than 450 reviews and a five-star rating, Giada De Laurentiis' easy Chicken Parmesan recipe from Everyday Italian on Food Network is a red sauce win.
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
- Stir the oil and herbs in a small bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Brush both sides of the cutlets with the herb oil. Heat a large heavy oven-proof skillet over high heat. Add the cutlets and cook just until brown, about 2 minutes per side. Remove the skillet from the heat.
- Spoon the marinara sauce over and around the cutlets. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the mozzarella over each cutlet, then sprinkle 2 teaspoons of the Parmesan over each. Sprinkle the butter pieces atop the cutlets. Bake until the cheese melts and the chicken is cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes.;
- In a large casserole pot, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the celery and carrots and season with salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, basil, and bay leaves and simmer covered on low heat for 1 hour or until thick. Remove the bay leaves and check for seasoning. If the sauce still tastes acidic, add unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon at a time to round out the flavors. Add half the tomato sauce into the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Continue with the remaining tomato sauce.
- If not using all the sauce, allow it to cool completely and pour 1 to 2 cup portions into freezer plastic bags. This will freeze up to 6 months.
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
Bobby Flay goes Italian with his recipe for mouthwatering Chicken Parmigiana, from Boy Meets Grill on Food Network. Try panko breadcrumbs for a lighter crust.
Provided by Bobby Flay
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Dredge each breast in the flour and tap off excess, then dip in the egg and let excess drip off, then dredge on both sides in the bread crumbs.
- Divide the oil between 2 large saute pans and heat over high heat until almost smoking. Add 2 chicken breasts to each pan and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking sheet and top each breast with some Tomato Sauce, a few slices of the mozzarella, salt and pepper, and a tablespoon of Parmesan. Bake in the oven until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and garnish with basil or parsley leaves.
- Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook until soft. Add pureed tomatoes with their juices, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, 1 cup water, bay leaf, parsley, Cubano pepper, and bring to a boil. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Reduce heat and cook until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes.
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
This is a favorite dish in our family. I came up with this dish myself because the traditional version takes forever to make. I just throw a few ingredients together, pop the dish in the oven and forget it.-Robin Stevens, Cadiz, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the chicken in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. In a small saucepan, bring the tomato paste, water, garlic and seasonings to a boil. Pour over chicken. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with cheeses; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 994mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
BAKED CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
Spaghetti sauce mix is the secret to the flavorful breading in this chicken parmigiana recipe. Just top juicy chicken breasts with prepared sauce and mozzarella cheese. -Trisha Lange, Appleton, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a shallow bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients. Dip chicken in salad dressing, then coat with crumb mixture. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, until chicken juices run clear, 40-45 minutes. Drizzle with spaghetti sauces and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 5-7 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 1048mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 40g protein.
THE BEST PARMESAN CHICKEN BAKE
This chicken Parmesan is done casserole style (so, no breading or frying!), but still offers up that irresistible combination of tender chicken, crunchy/cheesy coating, and flavorful sauce.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Coat the bottom of a 9x13 inch casserole dish with olive oil, and sprinkle with garlic and hot red pepper flakes.
- Arrange the chicken breasts in bottom of the dish, and pour marinara sauce over chicken. Sprinkle basil over marinara sauce, and top with half the mozzarella cheese, followed by half the Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle on the croutons, then top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven until cheese and croutons are golden brown and the chicken is no longer pink inside, about 35 minutes to an hour, depending on the shape and thickness of your chicken breasts. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a chicken breast should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 100.2 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 40.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 1022.4 mg, Sugar 8.9 g
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
This is a very nice dinner for two. Serve it with your favorite pasta and tossed greens.
Provided by Candy
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking sheet.
- Pour egg into a small shallow bowl. Place bread crumbs in a separate shallow bowl. Dip chicken into egg, then into the bread crumbs. Place coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until no longer pink and juices run clear.
- Pour 1/2 of the spaghetti sauce into a 7x11 inch baking dish. Place chicken over sauce, and cover with remaining sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses on top and return to the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 184.1 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 43.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 1309.5 mg, Sugar 17.2 g
CHICKEN PARMESAN
A classic Italian-American Parmesan - a casserole of fried, breaded meat or eggplant covered with tomato sauce and molten cheese - is all about balance. You need a bracing a tomato sauce to cut out the fried richness, while a milky, mild mozzarella rounds out the Parmesan's tang. Baked until brown-edged and bubbling, it's classic comfort food - hearty, gooey and satisfying. Although chicken or veal cutlets are the standard, boneless, skinless chicken thighs make a more flavorful alternative. Pork or turkey cutlets work nicely here, too.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, lunch, casseroles, main course
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Place cutlets between two pieces of parchment or plastic wrap. Using a kitchen mallet or rolling pin, pound meat to even 1/4-inch-thick slices.
- Place flour, eggs and panko into three wide, shallow bowls. Season meat generously with salt and pepper. Dip a piece in flour, then eggs, then coat with panko. Repeat until all the meat is coated.
- Fill a large skillet with 1/2-inch oil. Place over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, fry cutlets in batches, turning halfway through, until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Spoon a thin layer of sauce over the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Sprinkle one-third of the Parmesan over sauce. Place half of the cutlets over the Parmesan and top with half the mozzarella pieces. Top with half the remaining sauce, sprinkle with another third of the Parmesan, and repeat layering, ending with a final layer of sauce and Parmesan.
- Transfer pan to oven and bake until cheese is golden and casserole is bubbling, about 40 minutes. Let cool a few minutes before serving.
UNBREADED CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
I 'borrowed' this recipe from the tv show 'Everyday Italian with Giada' and it is excellent! You don't miss the crust at all, we actually prefer it without!
Provided by Carol in Oz
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Chop basil and rosemary and mix with garlic into olive oil.
- Brush herbs and oil onto chicken breasts and place in hot non-stick frying pan until golden on all sides without burning herbs.
- Line baking dish with foil and spray with 'Pam' or similar product, this makes clean up fast and easy!
- Place browned chicken on baking dish and spread top of chicken generously with tomato sauce.
- Place approximately 2 tablespoons of ricotta over the tomato sauce.
- Top with 1-2 tablespoons of grated mozzarella an 1-2 teaspoons parmesan.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, and desired amount of Italian herbs. Just a light sprinkle will do!
- Add 1/2-1 tsp butter to each chicken piece.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes in a hot oven (400c)or until cheese is melted and browned.
Tips:
- To ensure the chicken breasts remain juicy and tender, use a meat mallet to pound them to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch before cooking.
- For a crispy crust, make sure the chicken breasts are well-coated in breadcrumbs before pan-frying.
- Use a heavy-bottomed skillet or griddle to prevent the chicken from sticking and to ensure even cooking.
- Cook the chicken breasts over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Top the chicken breasts with marinara sauce, cheese, and Parmesan cheese sebelum baking in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve the chicken parmigiana immediately with your favorite sides, such as pasta, roasted vegetables, or mashed potatoes.
Conclusion:
Unbreaded chicken parmigiana is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The chicken breasts are tender and juicy, the sauce is flavorful, and the cheese is melted and gooey. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. With a few simple tips and tricks, you can easily make unbreaded chicken parmigiana at home. Just remember to pound the chicken breasts thin, coat them well in breadcrumbs, and cook them over medium heat. Top with your favorite sauce and cheese, and bake in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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