Name: Easy chicken parmigiana
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon olive oil; 15 gram butter; chicken schnitzels; 1/3 cup grated mozzarella; 1/2 cup prepared pasta sauce; serve topped with basil leaves

Easy chicken parmigiana

Spruce up your humble chicken schnitzel with the addition of tomato pasta sauce, melted cheese and fresh basil. This simple topping adds a world of flavour that will delight your friends and family.

Serves 2

Prep

Cook

15M

Total

20M

Ingredients

2 tablespoon olive oil

15 gram butter

chicken schnitzels

1/3 cup grated mozzarella

1/2 cup prepared pasta sauce

serve topped with basil leaves

Method

1.Preheat oven to 180°C. Heat olive oil and butter together in a large frying pan on medium.

2.Fry schnitzels 2-3 minutes, each side, until golden. Drain on paper towel. Transfer chicken to a shallow ovenproof dish.

3.Sprinkle with 1/3 cup grated mozzarella. Spoon over 1/2 cup prepared pasta sauce. Sprinkle another 1/3 cup grated mozzarella. Bake, uncovered, 8-10 minutes until bubbly and golden.

4.Serve topped with basil leaves. Accompany with salad.

Veal, pork or turkey schnitzel can be used. Prepare by dipping into seasoned flour, beaten egg and then breadcrumbs. Chill 10 minutes before cooking as above.
Note

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