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chicken parmesan on top of spaghetti
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Chicken Parmigiana

Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Parmigiana is crispy chicken topped with sauce and melted mozzarella. Make this restaurant favorite at home!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 538kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 chicken breasts
  • ½ cup panko
  • ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • ½ cup spaghetti sauce
  • 4 slices mozzarella cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

Instructions

  • Split the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in half horizontally.
  • Pound the chicken breasts until flattened.
  • In a wide, shallow bowl mix together panko, Italian breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and grated Parmesan.
  • Put the flour in a wide, shallow bowl and lightly coat both sides of the chicken in flour
  • Whisk together the eggs and water. Coat the chicken with the eggs.
  • Coat the chicken with the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Finally, sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper, if desired.
  • Heat one tablespoon of butter and one tablespoon of canola oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Carefully add two of the coated chicken breasts and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165˚F. Then, add the remaining butter and oil and cook the remaining chicken breasts.
  • Place the chicken breasts on a parchment-covered baking sheet. Put 1-2 tablespoons of spaghetti sauce on each chicken breast and top with a slice of mozzarella cheese.
  • Broil on high for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted. Garnish with dried parsley.

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Notes

One: Serving

Serve over spaghetti noodles, ziti, or spaghetti squash.

Two: Storage

Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken cutlet | Calories: 538kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 212mg | Sodium: 1573mg | Potassium: 654mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 798IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 362mg | Iron: 3mg
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