Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan

Its been a long time since I have posted....but writing a Master's thesis, applying for jobs, and working a retail job don't exactly allow for homemade cooked meals that deserve the spot light like this awesome recipe I created today. Not only have I never made homemade chicken parmesan, but I made a gluten free version that would fool even the toughest critics. Please try it out...you won't be disappointed!!!!

Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs/breasts
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 cup tortilla crumbs, or gluten free bread crumbs
• 28 ounces pasta sauce
• 1/2 cup shredded/sliced mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. If the chicken breasts are large, cut them in half. Place the thicker half inside a plastic freezer bag (a cereal bag works too) and pound it with the flat side of a meat mallet until it is the same thickness as the thinner half. If keeping the breasts whole, just pound the thicker end.
2. Dip each piece of chicken in the egg and then coat it with the tortilla crumbs. Place the pieces in a greased baking dish.
3. Bake the chicken at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
4. Pour pasta sauce over and around the chicken pieces. Top each piece with the cheeses.
5. Bake an additional 10 minutes or until the chicken is done.
6. Serve with hot cooked pasta.