Breaded Chicken with Mozzarella

A true classical recipe that never goes out of style. The combination between the chicken breasts, marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella will always be perfect.

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A true classical recipe that never goes out of style. The combination between the chicken breasts, marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella will always be perfect.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Servings People

Ingredients

4 large chicken breasts skinless/boneless
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs beaten
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese grated
2 tbsp olive oil
8 slices mozzarella cheese
14 oz Marinara sauce
10 oz spaghetti
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
basil leaves finely chop/garnish

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F/190°C/Gas Mark 5 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
2 tbsp olive oil
Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
4 large chicken breasts, salt, ground black pepper
Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 large eggs, 1 cup breadcrumbs, 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
Bread the Chicken: Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip it into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, coat the chicken in the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture, pressing gently to adhere the crumbs.
Making the marinara: Add the marinara sauce to a pan over a medium heat bringing it to a simmer. To thicken the sauce add a tablespoon of tomato puree/paste and stir in well until it thickens. It needs the be thick enough to stay on top of the chicken breast.
14 oz Marinara sauce
Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the breaded chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Transfer the chicken breasts to the prepared baking sheet.
Add Toppings: Top each chicken breast with a slices of fresh mozzarella cheese, .
8 slices mozzarella cheese
Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Cooking the Pasta: Add a pan of salted water over a high and bring to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the packet instructions.
10 oz spaghetti
When the pasta is cooked, drain the water reserving a mug full. (in case the sauce needs adjusting further).
Serve: Remove the chicken breasts from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve hot, on a bed of spaghetti with a spoon of marinara sauce.
basil leaves

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