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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This recipe is a little fussy but the end result is worth it. Ingredients:
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts |
1/2 cup flour |
2 eggs, beaten |
3/4 cup breadcrumbs |
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese |
1 tablespoon vegetable oil |
2 tablespoons butter |
2 tablespoons flour |
1 1/4 cups milk |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
1/4 teaspoon dried basil |
1/4 teaspoon oregano |
3/4 cup prepared tomato sauce |
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese |
Directions:
1. Pat chicken dry.
2. Pound to flatten slightly.
3. Dust lightly with flour.
4. Dip into egg.
5. Combine breadcrumbs with 1/4 cup of the parmesan cheese.
6. Dip chicken in crumb mixture.
7. Line a 9 x 13 dish with foil.
8. Brush with vegetable oil.
9. Arrange chicken in a single layer.
10. Bake in a preheated 400 oven for 20 minutes.
11. Meanwhile, in a med size saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour.
12. Cook, without browning, 3 minutes.
13. Whisk in milk and bring to a gentle boil.
14. Add salt, pepper, basil and oregano.
15. Reduce heat.
16. Cook 5 minutes, stirring often.
17. Spread some of the creamy sauce on each piece of chicken.
18. Drizzle with tomato sauce and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and remaining parmesan.
19. Bake 15-20 minutes longer.
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