Best Recipes Ever Vol.21,Num.9 - (Page 48)

MAIN DISHES this selection of recipes will be sure to please everyone at the table. Chicken Parmigiana PreP Time: 40 minuTes sTarT To Finish: 45 minuTes servings: 8 8 oz uncooked spaghetti 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce 2 tablespoons dry red wine 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves 2 lb chicken cutlets or 8 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1⁄ 2 teaspoon salt 1⁄ 4 teaspoon pepper 2 eggs 2 cups Progresso® Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs 1⁄ 4 cup olive oil 11⁄2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (6 oz) Fresh basil leaves, if desired ➾No matter your mood, 3 If using chicken breasts, place each chicken breast, smooth side down, between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1⁄ 4 inch thick. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In shallow medium bowl, beat eggs slightly with fork. Place bread crumbs in another bowl. Dip chicken in egg; coat with crumbs. 4 In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat. Cook half of chicken in oil 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until golden brown on outside and no longer pink in center. Remove from skillet to plate; cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and chicken. Place chicken in baking dish, overlapping if necessary; sprinkle with cheese. 5 Bake uncovered 5 minutes or just until cheese is melted. Place spaghetti and sauce on plate; add chicken. Garnish with basil. Per Serving: Calories 484; Total Fat 19g (Saturated Fat 6g); Sodium 908mg; Total Carbohydrate 44g (Dietary Fiber 5g); Protein 33g; exchanges: 3 Starch, 3 Very Lean Meat, 3 Fat; Carbohydrate Choices: 3 1 Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package. Return to saucepan; cover to keep warm. [ teChnique tiP ] For best results, pound chicken pieces slightly to get an even 1⁄4-inch thickness for all pieces. 2 In small saucepan, heat marinara sauce, wine and chopped basil leaves over mediumhigh heat. Cook until reduced to 21⁄2 cups, about 5 minutes. Set aside. 48 PILLSBURY  BEST RECIPES EvER!

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Best Recipes Ever Vol.21,Num.9

Best Recipes Ever Vol.21,Num.9
Contents
What's in Season?
Appetizers & Snacks
Breakfast & Brunch
Main Dishes
Sides & Salads
Desserts
Index

Best Recipes Ever Vol.21,Num.9