Categories: chicken, italian, main dishes
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 egg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast thinly sliced
- 2 cups of your favorite Marinara sauce
- 8 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 8 ounces spaghetti or linguine
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Heat oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-low heat.
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Beat egg and 1/4 teaspoon of salt in a shallow dish.
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Mix bread crumbs, basil and pepper in another shallow dish.
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Dip both sides of each breast in egg mixture, then into bread crumb mixture to coat.
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Set on a platter.
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Increase heat to medium-high.
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When oil starts to shimmer, add chicken and saute, until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes on each side.
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Pour marinara sauce into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
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Place chicken in dish and top each with a portion of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
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Bake until cheese completely melts and browns, about 20 minutes.
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Bring 2 quarts of water and 1 tablespoon of salt to boil in a large pot.
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Add pasta, use package times as a guide, and boil until just tender.
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Drain, cover and set aside till chicken is ready.
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Transfer a portion of pasta to each plate. Place sauce and chicken on top of pasta and serve.