PARMESAN POTATO CRUSTED CHICKEN WITH ORZO CAPRESE SALAD

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Submitted by Suzanne Banfield from Basking Ridge, NJ. She was a 2009 Finalist in the Chicken Cooking Contest put on by the National Chicken Council.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup instant potato flakes
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt, plus more as needed for salad
1/2 teaspoon pepper, plus more as needed for salad
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons cooking oil
8 ounces orzo pasta, cooked according to package directions
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut in cubes
1/4 cup julienned sun-dried tomato packed in oil, plus 2 tablespoons of the oil
1/4 cup fresh basil, sliced in strips
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 ripe tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, mix together potato flakes, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  • Dip chicken, first in beaten eggs and then in potato mixture, coating all sides well.
  • In large skillet over medium high heat, place oil. Add chicken and cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Remove chicken to baking sheet and place in 350° F oven for about 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F
  • In large bowl, mix together orzo, mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes and oil, basil and garlic. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Slice the tomatoes and arrange on 4 plates.
  • Mound 1/4 of salad on tomatoes on each plate and add a chicken breast. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 601.9, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 202.1, Sodium 997.5, Carbohydrate 53.5, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 3.6, Protein 48.2

Thoufeeq Pappuz
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I can't wait to try this recipe again.


kevin orina
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion.


Md Shahalam
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chicken and orzo.


FOYSAL Islam babu
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it.


Aashish Tamang
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The orzo salad was a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Greyson Kirichkow
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I loved the crispy potato crust on the chicken. It was so flavorful.


Shahzaib Bajwa
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste.


Debra Revatt
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I'm not a big fan of orzo, so I substituted it with quinoa. It turned out great!


Nyiramategeko Catherine
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the chicken and orzo salad are both delicious.


pashto typist
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I would definitely make this dish again. It was easy to follow and the results were delicious.


Asad Hasan
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the orzo salad was amazing.


Ntomfuthi NXUMALO
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. The orzo salad was also delicious, but I added a bit more feta cheese.


Jovan Milanovic
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the orzo salad was light and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


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