Italian Lovers Chicken Parmesan

Italian Lovers Chicken Parmesan


1. To make tomato sauce:.

2. Heat 1 TB oil in medium saucepan over medium heat.

3. Cook and stir bell pepper, onion, celery and garlic in hot oil 5 minutes.

4. Stir in tomatoes and juice, broth, tomato paste, parsley, sugar, basil, salt and black pepper.

5. Cover and simmer over low heat 20 minutes.

6. Uncover and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes more or until sauce thickens, stirring frequently.

7. Set aside.

8. Beat egg in a shallow bowl.

9. Spread flour and bread crumbs on a separate plate.

10. Dip chicken pieces first in flour, then in egg, then in bread crumbs, pressing firmly to coat chicken evenly.

11. Heat butter and 2 TB oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.

12. Add chicken and brown well on both sides.

13. Preheat over to 350 degrees.

14. Remove chicken to an ungreased 9x13 inch baking dish.

15. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over chicken.

16. Spoon reserved tomato sauce evenly over cheese.

17. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over tomato sauce.

18. Drizzle remaining 1TB oil over top.

19. Bake, uncovered for approximately 30 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 170 degrees.

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