Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Parmesan is one of my all time favorites. I've mentioned before about growing up outside of Philly and my parents would take my sister and I to the Italian Markets in Philly and y'all.... the authentic food, the cheese markets, the Italian coffee shops... pure foodie heaven
This is a very simple meal to make and a little lighter than the traditional breaded and fried chicken Parmesan.
Let's get started!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley leaves
- Salt and pepper
- Eight thin chicken cutlets
- 1 1/2 cups Tomato Sauce or purchased pasta sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Instructions
- 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. Use either a heavy oven-proof skillet or regular skillet that you can then transfer the cutlets to a sheet pan. Add the cutlets and cook just until brown, about 2 minutes per side.
- Spoon the marinara sauce over 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 5 to 7 minutes.
4. Serve with either noodles or a side salad.
Notes
Eat till it hurts, Friends!