Chicken parmigiana is the easy Italian-American chicken bake that's perfect for midweek cooking. Crunchy, cheesy and with an easy tomato sauce, this is sure to become a family favourite.
Serves 4
Difficulty
Easy
Tray Bake Recipe
Preparation Time
Less than 30 minutes
Cooking Time
30 minutes to 1 hour
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Ingredients for 4 Servings
2 tbsp
Olive oil
2
Garlic cloves, crushed
400g
Tin of chopped tomatoes
4
Chicken breasts
50g
Dry breadcrumbs (panko breadcrumbs work well)
1
Egg, beaten
25g
Butter
Pinch
Dried chilli flakes
100g
Mozzarella, cut into 5mm thick slices
Handful
Fresh basil or oregano leaves
Salt
Approximate Times
Preparation :
Less than 30 minutes
Cooking :
30 minutes to 1 hour
Method
Put half of the tomato sauce in a shallow ovenproof dish. Lay the chicken on top, scatter with the chilli flakes and cover with the remaining sauce. Top with the mozzarella and cover with a lid or foil. Bake for 10 minutes.
Uncover the chicken and bake for a further 8–10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the breast, until cooked through. Top with the basil and serve.
