Skillet Parmesan chicken

PanNan's Note:

This is real comfort food. A family favorite. If you can, buy the fresh mozzarella. You won't believe the difference and it's worth it. The texture isn't rubbery like the typical mozzarella. I got it from watching an Emeril show on the Food Network.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• salt and pepper
• ½ cup flour
• ½ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• ½ cup milk
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• more parmesan cheese , for sprinkling on top
• 4 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese (if you can get it, the soft fresh kind is best - it melts sooooo creamy)
• your favoritemarinara sauce or store bought spaghetti sauce

Directions:

1. Pound the chicken breasts between two slices of plastic wrap until about 1/4" thick.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Dredge chicken in flour and shake off excess.
4. Dip in egg/milk mixture, then in breadcrumb/Parmesan mixture.
5. Heat the butter and olive oil in a large deep skillet.
6. Brown the chicken breasts over medium heat until golden on each side (about 2-3 min per side).
7. Remove to a plate and keep warm.
8. Add the marinara sauce to the skillet.
9. Heat to boiling and simmer 10 minutes.
10. Add the chicken breasts to the sauce and sprinkle Parmesan over them.
11. Place a slice of mozzarella on each piece of chicken.
12. Cover and simmer about 8- 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the chicken is tender.
13. Serve with your favorite pasta- we like linguine.

Reviews

[Laylagirl]

This was a very easy and such a yummy dinner for us. I did find some fresh mozzarella and it melted very creamy. I served this with salad, bread and a bottle of Merlot. Thanks to PanNan.

[RecipeNut]

This recipe is delicious!! And so easy! I used my favorite jar sauce Ragu Three Cheese Pasta sauce. Thank you for this recipe PanNan ; )

[Sage]

This is one of my favourite easy meals.I make it with my homemade tomato sauce.I will try the fresh mozzarellla next time(not easy to find around here).