Monday, August 16, 2010

Baked Chicken Parm

I made this dish this past weekend and I was feeling totally inspired to share it with you.  If you love melty, cheesy, saucy deliciousness, then this is for you.  I kind of made this dish up on a whim - I was attempting to make all my favorites without actually pan frying anything.  This is a one-pot meal that will knock your socks off with its simplicity and overall tastiness.  Yes, I'm excited, okay?

1 package fresh chicken breasts (thin is preferred -about five to six pieces)

1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs

1 tablespoon garlic salt

1 tablespoon italian seasoning

olive oil

1/2 jar of spaghetti sauce (tomato basil is delicious, and if you can find it, Del Grosso)

1/4 cup parmesan cheese

1 cup shredded italian blend cheese (you can find this pre-bagged)

First, trim the chicken and prep it by seasoning it with salt and pepper, and then rubbing it with a little bit of the olive oil.  Next, combine the breadcrumbs, garlic salt, and italian seasoning.  Dredge breasts in this mixture.  Add some of the sauce to the bottom of a baking dish and then place the chicken in the dish - try to make sure they have enough room, but it's okay if they overlap a bit.  Cover the top of the chicken with sauce and make sure there are no areas that are exposed - you want to seal in the deliciousness and this helps the chicken to not dry out.  Next, sprinkle the parmesan cheese over the sauce, cover with a lid or foil, and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.  Uncover the chicken, add the fresh shredded cheese all over the top, and continue to bake until golden and bubbly.

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