Chicken Mozzarella

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Advanced
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Crispy breaded chicken cutlets baked in rich tomato sauce with melted mozzarella and fresh herbs
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Chicken Mozzarella

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8 Calories: 163.5

Description

This comforting Chicken Mozzarella dish features tender, pounded chicken breasts coated in a wholesome whole wheat breadcrumb and wheat germ crust. Pan-seared for a golden finish, the cutlets are layered in a baking dish with savory tomato sauce, aromatic herbs like basil and oregano, and topped with gooey mozzarella cheese. It offers a perfect balance of crispy texture and rich, savory flavors. Ideal for a hearty weeknight dinner, this meal is satisfying yet relatively light. Serve it over pasta or with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. Simple ingredients come together to create a restaurant-quality meal at home.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC).
  2. In a shallow bowl, combine whole wheat breadcrumbs and wheat germ. Set aside.
  3. Trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts.
  4. Place chicken breasts between two sheets of wax paper or plastic wrap. Use a rolling pin or meat mallet to pound them to an even 1/4-inch thickness.
  5. In another shallow bowl, pour skim milk. Dip each chicken cutlet into the milk, then dredge thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture, coating both sides evenly.
  6. Coat a large skillet with cooking spray and add sesame or vegetable oil. Heat over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  7. Add the breaded chicken to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Do not overcook at this stage.
  8. Transfer browned chicken to paper towels to drain excess oil briefly.
  9. Lightly coat a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spread one-third of the tomato sauce evenly on the bottom.
  10. Arrange the chicken cutlets in a single layer over the sauce in the baking dish.
  11. Pour half of the remaining tomato sauce over the chicken.
  12. Sprinkle evenly with minced fresh parsley, dried basil, dried oregano, black pepper, and minced garlic.
  13. Top each cutlet with shredded mozzarella cheese.
  14. Pour the remaining tomato sauce over the cheese and chicken.
  15. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
  16. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to set slightly.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 163.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.5g3%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 187.8mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 33.5g12%
Dietary Fiber 3.6g15%
Sugars 0.2g
Protein 5.5g11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, mozzarella, italian, baked, tomato sauce, healthy, dinner, easy, comfort food, whole wheat, herbs, garlic, breaded, family meal, oven-baked, protein, quick, savory, cheese, parmesan
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