Chicken Parmigiana with Garlic Butter Pasta and Mixed Green Salad
Tips for Experienced Cooks
Consider using fresh mozzarella instead of pre-shredded for a creamier finish. If you have time, make your marinara sauce from scratch using fresh tomatoes, garlic, and basil. For added flavor, you can marinate the chicken breasts in buttermilk for a few hours before breading them.
Step 1: Prepare the chicken
Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness. Dredge the chicken in the breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere. Place the breaded chicken in a baking dish.
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
Step 2: Bake the chicken
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Bake the breaded chicken for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Chicken from Step 1
Step 3: Make the garlic butter
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Mince the garlic and add it to the melted butter, stirring to combine.
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic
Step 4: Cook the pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti or linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- 1 pound spaghetti or linguine
Step 5: Assemble the dish
Top the baked chicken with the marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Baked chicken from Step 2
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Step 6: Dress the salad
In a large bowl, toss the mixed greens with the cherry tomatoes and the lemon juice.
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- Juice of 1 lemon
Step 7: Serve the meal
Serve the chicken parmigiana over the garlic butter pasta. Accompany with the mixed green salad.
- Chicken parmigiana from Step 5
- Garlic butter pasta from Steps 3 and 4
- Mixed green salad from Step 6
Meat, Eggs, & Dairy
- 4 whole chicken breast
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter
Seasonings & Spices
- 1 whole fresh garlic
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Fresh Produce & Herbs
- 1 whole lemon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 6 cups mixed greens
Pantry Items
- 1 pound spaghetti or linguine pasta
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 jar marinara sauce