Best Italian Parmesan Chicken Recipes

ITALIAN CHICKEN PARMESAN

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and basil. In another shallow bowl, beat egg white until foamy. Dip chicken into beaten egg white, then roll in crumb mixture; place in a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until chicken juices run clear., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch, Italian seasoning, sugar, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, pepper and tomatoes until blended. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Serve chicken and sauce with pasta if desired.

THE EVERYDAY ITALIAN CHICKEN PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees.
• Pound the chicken breasts to about 1/4 thickness.
• In a small bowl, stir the oil and herbs to blend.
• Brush both sides of the chicken with the blended oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Heat oven-proof pan over high heat. Add the chicken and cook until just brown, about 2 minutes per side. Chicken should be nearly cooked through.
• Remove from the heat.
• Spoon the spaghetti sauce over the chicken, top with mozzarella and sprinkle with parmesan.
• Dot the tops with butter pieces, and bake until the cheese melts and the chicken is cooked through; about 5 minutes.

ITALIAN PARMESAN CHICKEN WITH TUSCAN SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF. Coat chicken with cheese mixture and bake as directed on package. Heat dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add peppers; cook and stir 3 to 4 min. or until crisp-tender. Add spinach and beans; cook 3 min. or just until spinach is wilted, stirring constantly. Serve chicken over the spinach salad.

ITALIAN PARMESAN BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Skin chicken if desired.
• Combine dry ingredients in one pie plate and milk and beaten egg in another.
• Wet drumsticks completely in milk and egg.
• Coat them thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture, turning so that the crumbs cover the leg.
• Place legs in a lightly greased 9x13, making sure that the legs do not touch.
• Place in an oven preheated to 375* and bake 45-55 min or until juices run clear and chicken reaches an internal temp of 180*.

CHICKEN WITH ITALIAN TOMATO-OLIVE SALSA W/ PARMESAN POLENTA

Steps:

•  Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Combine tomatoes, olives, onion, capers, 3 Tbsp oil, vinegar, ¼ tsp pepper and garlic in a large bowl. Brush chicken with remaining 1 Tbsp oil, and sprinkle with salt and ½ tsp pepper. Grill chicken, covered with grill lid, 5 minutes per side or until done. Cut chicken into 6 servingsize pieces, and top evenly with tomato mixture. Note: Cook chicken in a grill pan coated with cooking spray, if desired. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------     Bring 3¼ cups water, broth and salt to a boil in a large saucepan. Whisk in polenta; return to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat, and stir in cheese. Divide into 6 servings.

HOT ITALIAN CHICKEN & PASTA SALAD WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with dry dressing mix; toss to coat. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 4 min. or until done.
• Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add remaining oil, chicken and all remaining ingredients; mix lightly.

ITALIAN PARMESAN CHICKEN & TUSCAN SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Spray baking sheet with cooking spray. Combine bread crumbs and cheeses. Moisten chicken; lightly press cheese mixture onto both sides of chicken to partially coat. Place on baking sheet; sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture.
• Bake 28 to 30 min. or until chicken is done (165°F).
• Heat dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add peppers; cook and stir 3 to 4 min. or until crisp-tender. Add beans and spinach; cook 3 min. or just until spinach is wilted, stirring constantly.
• Serve chicken over spinach salad.

ITALIAN PARMESAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. Combine all ingredients (except chicken) together.
• 2. Arrange chicken in a nonstick pan.
• 3. Sprinkle cheese mixture on each chicken breast.
• 4. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until juices run clear and topping is browned. Do not overcook.

ITALIAN PARMESAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. In a food processor or electric blender container, combine KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K cereal, flour, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning until cereal is in fine crumbs. Place mixture in shallow pan. Set aside.2. Pour salad dressing into another shallow pan. Dip chicken in salad dressing. Coat with cereal mixture. Place in single layer in shallow baking pan coated with cooking spray.3. Bake at 350°F about 30 minutes or until tender. Do not cover or turn chicken while baking.VARIATION: Use All-Bran® Original cereal and 1/4 cup non-fat Italian Salad Dressing, plus add 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt