Italian-Seasoned Chicken Breasts
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Southern Living
Serves 4 peopleCategories: Poultry - Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked extra long-grain rice
- 1/3 cup chopped celery
- 4 skinned and bones chicken breast cutlets (about 3/4 lb.)
- 1/2 tsp. salt, divided
- 1/8 tsp. pepper
- 1/2 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 2 cups Hearty Tomato Blend
- 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
- Garnish: shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Prepare rice according to package directions, adding celery with rice.
- Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/8 tsp. pepper.
- Combine breadcrumbs and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt in a shallow dish. Dip chicken in egg, dredge in breadcrumb mixture.
- Cook chicken in hot oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes on
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each side or until lightly browned and done. Remove from skillet, and drain well on paper towels. Keep warm.
- Heat 2 cups Hearty Tomato Blend in a small saucepan over medium heart 5 to 6 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
- Toss hot cooked rice with parsley, and place on a serving plate. Blend over chicken and rice. Garnish, if desired.