🍝 Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti

Parmesan-breaded chicken cutlets, pan-fried and topped with marinara and melted mozzarella, served over spaghetti. The Italian-American classic in 30 minutes.
⏱️ 30 min🍽️ 2 servings👩🍳 Medium🔥 810 calories per serving💪 61 g protein per serving
Ingredients
- 10.5 oz (300 g) chicken breast
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup (1.5 oz) breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup (1 oz) grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 1/4 cups (10.5 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup (1.75 oz) shredded mozzarella
- 5 oz (140 g) spaghetti
- to taste salt
How to make it, step by step
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to the package.
- Slice the chicken breasts into thin cutlets. Beat the egg in a shallow dish and mix the breadcrumbs with half the Parmesan and the oregano in another.
- Dip the cutlets in the egg, then in the breadcrumbs. Brown them in a skillet with the oil for 3-4 minutes per side and set aside.
- In the same skillet cook the minced garlic for 30 seconds, add the crushed tomatoes and salt and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Place the chicken on the sauce, top with the mozzarella and the rest of the Parmesan, cover and let melt for 3 minutes.
- Serve the chicken and sauce over the drained spaghetti.
Nutrition facts (per serving)
810
calories
61 g
protein
74 g
carbs
30 g
fat
Values are approximate.
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