Chicken Parmesan

Name: Chicken Parmesan
Prep time: 1 h 45 min
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 4 to 6 fresh basil leaves; 4 to 6 fresh basil leaves; 2 kgs crushed tomatoes; 1 carrot, chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 680 grams chicken cutlets; 2 dried bay leaves; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 108 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 3 Tbsps olive oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 16 teaspoons grated Parmesan; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves; 4 servings Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 servings Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; 56 grams shredded mozzarella; 2 Tbsps unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 4 Tbsps unsalted butter, optional

Chicken Parmesan might be just the Mediterranean recipe you are searching for. This main course has 706 calories, 49g of protein, and 43g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 46% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. A mixture of chicken cutlets, thyme leaves, onion, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and primal diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes. Easy Parmesan Chicken Fingers and Parmesan Chicken Wraps, Easy Parmesan Chicken Fingers and Parmesan Chicken Wraps, and Easy Parmesan Chicken Fingers and Parmesan Chicken Wraps are very similar to this recipe.

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Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.

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Stir the oil and herbs in a small bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper.

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Herbs

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Brush both sides of the cutlets with the herb oil.

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Heat a large heavy oven-proof skillet over high heat.

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Add the cutlets and cook just until brown, about 2 minutes per side.

Remove the skillet from the heat.

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Spoon the marinara sauce over and around the cutlets.

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Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the mozzarella over each cutlet, then sprinkle 2 teaspoons of the Parmesan over each.

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Parmesan

Sprinkle the butter pieces atop the cutlets.

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Bake until the cheese melts and the chicken is cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes.;

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Whole Chicken

Cheese

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In a large casserole pot, heat the oil over medium high heat.

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Add the onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 2 minutes.

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Add the celery and carrots and season with salt and pepper.

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Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.

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Add the tomatoes, basil, and bay leaves and simmer covered on low heat for 1 hour or until thick.

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Remove the bay leaves and check for seasoning. If the sauce still tastes acidic, add unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon at a time to round out the flavors.

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Sauce

Add half the tomato sauce into the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Continue with the remaining tomato sauce.

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If not using all the sauce, allow it to cool completely and pour 1 to 2 cup portions into freezer plastic bags. This will freeze up to 6 months.

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Recommended wine: Chianti, Montepulciano, Barbera Wine

Chianti, Montepulciano, and Barbera Wine are great choices for Chicken Parmesan. When chicken is paired with tomato sauce and cheese, it can handle a light or medium bodied red wine. Since this is an Italian-American dish, we went for Italian wines. One wine you could try is Blanc de Bleu Cuvee Mousseux. It has 4.2 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 16 dollars.

Blanc de Bleu Cuvee Mousseux

Blanc de Bleu is a premium California Chardonnay wine with an added hint of blueberries and is a delicate sparkling wine reserved for memorable celebrations. It offers seductive flavors and fresh aromatic effervescence - vividly pasteled with blueberries. All of this is contained in an impressively sexy bottle with tasteful flair.The fruit for Blanc de Bleu is grown in the quiet vineyards of Northern California, known for their cool and clear breezes - ideal conditions for the exclusive grapes and soils that accentuate the profoundly flavorful characteristics. This sparkling wine pairs well with appetizers, sushi and very light meals.