A delicious Italian favorite for the family short on time.
This recipe also appears in the Frugal Gastronomy “Summer of Love” Cookbook, in print alongside 19 more.
Chicken Parmigiana (with Costco shortcut)
A quick weeknight chicken parmigiana made with frozen panko-breaded chicken cutlets, topped with marinara and melted mozzarella and Parmesan.
Equipment
- Baking dish
Ingredients
- 4 panko breaded chicken tenders
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 jar marinara sauce of your preference
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 handful fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake the breaded chicken according to package instructions. (Tip: cook it halfway, then finish it in the oven at step 5.)
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a baking dish and layer with marinara sauce.
- Spoon more marinara sauce over each piece of chicken, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired, before serving.
Notes
- Shortcut: Frozen panko-breaded chicken cutlets speed things up and turn out less greasy and less dense than homemade breaded chicken. Pre-cooked cutlets work too, but you may lose some flavor from overcooking.
- Extra Crispy: Cook the chicken about halfway, then finish baking it once it’s topped with sauce and cheese in step 5.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve with pasta, garlic bread, or a salad.
