Easy chicken parmigiana

Name: Easy chicken parmigiana
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon olive oil; 15 gram butter; chicken schnitzels; 1/3 cup grated mozzarella; 1/2 cup prepared pasta sauce; serve topped with basil leaves

Spruce up your humble chicken schnitzel with the addition of tomato pasta sauce, melted cheese and fresh basil. This simple topping adds a world of flavour that will delight your friends and family.

Aug 29, 2012 2:00pm

5 mins preparation
15 mins cooking
Serves 2

Ingredients

Easy chicken parmigiana

2 tablespoon olive oil
15 gram butter
chicken schnitzels
1/3 cup grated mozzarella
1/2 cup prepared pasta sauce
serve topped with basil leaves

Method

Easy chicken parmigiana

1
Preheat oven to 180°C. Heat olive oil and butter together in a large frying pan on medium.
2
Fry schnitzels 2-3 minutes, each side, until golden. Drain on paper towel. Transfer chicken to a shallow ovenproof dish.
3
Sprinkle with 1/3 cup grated mozzarella. Spoon over 1/2 cup prepared pasta sauce. Sprinkle another 1/3 cup grated mozzarella. Bake, uncovered, 8-10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
4
Serve topped with basil leaves. Accompany with salad.

Notes

Veal, pork or turkey schnitzel can be used. Prepare by dipping into seasoned flour, beaten egg and then breadcrumbs. Chill 10 minutes before cooking as above.