There’s something timeless about chicken parmesan it’s the real kind of meal that feels the kitchen with comforting aromas, draws everyone closer to the table and turns an ordinary evening into a memory . This version is made the old fashioned way – simple, hearty, and full of love- using organic crushed tomatoes , real parmesan cheese, and just the right touch of red wine.
- 4 boneless ,skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup of seasoned bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese divided
- 3 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 (28oz) can organic crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons of tomatoes paste
- 2 tablespoons of Italian herbs
- olive oil
- salt to taste
- Prepare chicken preheat oven to 375 degrees F lightly season the chicken breasts with salt in a shallow bowl mix the bread crumbs with 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese
- press each chicken breast into the bread crumbs mixture coating both sides generously
- Heart olive oil in a skillet over medium heat sear the chicken for 3- 4 minutes per side just until golden .Transfer to a baking dish
Build the sauce
in the skillet add a little more olive oil saute the garlic until fragrant- about 30 seconds
Stir in the tomatoe paste , letting it cook for a minute to deepen the flavor . Add the crushed tomatoes italian seasoning red wine and a pinch of salt . Simmer gently for 10- 15 minutes ,letting the sauce thicken and mellow.
Assemble and bake
Spoon the warmth tomatoe sauce over the chicken sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese generously on top.
Bake uncovered for 25- 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and lightly golden .
Serve it with love
serve your chicken parmesan with buttered pasta , crusty bread, or a simple green salad .This is the kind of meal that invites lingering at the table – second helpings encouraged
A cozy kitchen tip
chicken parmesan tastes even better the next day if you’re lucky enough to have left overs ,reheat gently and enjoy another moment of comfort.
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