Homemade Chicken Parmigiana

I received this recipe several years ago from a family member who swore it was a great romantic meal. She was right. My husband asks me to make this meal every time we have a date night. The quantity of ingredients look intimidating, but don't let them fool you. It's easy and delicious! The whipping cream gives it a creamy texture that you just can't get enough of!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 609 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• ⅓ cup minced onion
• ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• 3 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• ⅓ cup fine dry bread crumbs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic and onion, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 2 minutes. Pour in diced tomatoes and sugar. Increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, and continue simmering for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once the sauce has simmered, stir in the cream and season to taste with salt and pepper. Simmer for an additional 3 minutes. Lower heat and keep sauce warm

Step 2

Stir together bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, and dried oregano; set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and 2 tablespoons milk until blended. Dip chicken breasts into the egg, then press into breadcrumb mixture to coat both sides, shaking off excess.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook on both sides until they reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), and the bread crumb crust is golden brown, about 10 minutes.

Step 4

To serve, spoon sauce over chicken and top with Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Let stand a few minutes until the cheese has melted from the heat of the sauce.