Pesto Chicken Parmesan

Name: Pesto Chicken Parmesan
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/2 pounds); 4 slices provolone cheese; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 egg; 1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup flour; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1/4 cup pine nuts (optional); 2 tablespoons prepared pesto sauce, divided; 2 tablespoons parsley, divided; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons water

Submitted by gailanng

"Courtesy of National Chicken Council."

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 4

ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/2 pounds)
4 slices provolone cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 egg
¹⁄₂ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
¹⁄₄ cup flour
¹⁄₄ cup parmesan cheese, grated
¹⁄₄ cup pine nuts (optional)
2 tablespoons prepared pesto sauce, divided
2 tablespoons parsley, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons water

directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Lay chicken breasts between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound to 1/2-inch thickness.
Put flour in shallow bowl.
In another shallow bowl, whisk together egg, 1 tablespoon pesto and water.
In third shallow bowl, combine breadcrumbs with 1 tablespoon parsley.
Dredge chicken in flour; dip in egg, turning to coat all sides. Then, dredge chicken in breadcrumbs.
In large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, warm olive oil. Saute chicken until nicely browned on each side, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to shallow baking dish.
In medium bowl, whisk together tomato sauce, garlic and remaining pesto.
Spoon sauce evenly over chicken breasts. Sprinkle each with Parmesan and pine nuts; top with slice of Provolone. Bake until chicken is cooked through and cheese is bubbling and browned, about 15 minutes.
Sprinkle with remaining parsley and serve with pasta.

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gailanng

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