Skillet Chicken Parm - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon basil (optional)
1/4 oregano (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/3 cup italian-style breadcrumbs
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
Preparation
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Saute onions and garlic in 2 tbsp of oil for 2 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes, sugar, and seasonings.
Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat, cover and simmer while preparing chicken.
Combine parmesan and bread crumbs. In a seperate bowl, lightly beat the egg.
Slice chicken breast in half to create two thinner pieces of chicken or use rolling pin to flatten the breast to approximately 1/4\" thickness.
Dip chicken in egg, then coat with bread crumb mixture.
Heat remaining oil. Cook chicken over medium heat in the oil, turning once. (approx. 10-15 mins).
Sprinkle cooked chicken with mozzarella cheese and allow it to melt. Speed the melting up by covering skillet with a lid.
Remove chicken to plate and spoon desired amount of sauce over top.
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