Baked Italian Chicken Recipe

Baked Italian Chicken Recipe Rating 5

This recipe is a variation on one calling for pork chops. I like this delicious main dish because it doesn't dirty a pile of pots and pans.—Jim Cosgrove, Burlington, Ontario

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Baked Italian Chicken Recipe
  • Prep: 25 min. Bake: 35 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • SAUCE:
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/4 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

  • Pound chicken breasts. Coat with flour; dip into eggs. Combine crumbs and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; pat onto both sides of chicken. Brush oil onto a foil-lined 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan; place chicken in pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, for sauce, melt butter in a saucepan; stir in flour until smooth. Whisk in milk; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add seasonings. Pour over chicken. Drizzle with tomato sauce; sprinkle with mozzarella and remaining Parmesan. Bake 15 minutes longer or until the cheese is lightly browned. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 425 calories, 19 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 170 mg cholesterol, 1,016 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 37 g protein.

Originally published as Baked Italian Chicken in Taste of Home August/September 1996, p47

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Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2010 by jsrsajbe

I've been making this for years. Everyone loves it.


Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2009 by Ginny_in_PA

My sometimes fussy family all loved this chicken! It was moist, tender and flavorful! I did need to bake my chicken breasts longer than directed in the recipe. They were close to a pound each, and I baked them for 30-35 minutes after breading them (before adding sauces and baking another 15 minutes.)


Reviewed on Jul. 01, 2008 by badkitty

This is must try chicken.....it's terrific. I'm definitely planning on making it often. I serve this with tortellini tossed with olive oil and an italian vegetable medley...yum!

 
 
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