HEALTHY PARMESAN CRUSTED CHICKEN RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions.
• Wash and drain chicken strips.
• Mix breadcrumbs, flour, and Parmesan cheese together.
• Place milk in dish for dipping.
• Dip chicken in breadcrumb mixture and then in milk and then back in breadcrumbs.
• Place in fry pan in which oil has been heated and fry at medium to medium low temperature until golden.
• Remove and drain chicken.
• In a saucepan on medium heat, melt butter, add olive oil.
• Whisk in flour until mixture is blended.
• Quickly add garlic, water, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt stir well.
• Add wine and blend.
• Immediately add half and half and sour cream stir.
• When mixture is smooth add grated cheese stir until melted.
• Finally sprinkle fresh basil in the sauce and stir lightly and remove from heat.
• Garnish: Place 2 cups pasta in individual a pasta dish.
• Spoon about 1/2- 3/4 cup sauce over pasta, add broccoli and mushrooms.
• Place Parmesan Chicken on pasta and sprinkle red crushed pepper and add grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a medium bowl, mix together bread crumbs, parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.  In another medium bowl, whisk together eggs and buttermilk. Pat breasts dry and season on both sides with salt and pepper. Dip into egg mixture and then dredge in breadcrumbs, making sure all sides are coated. Place in a baking dish and bake until lightly golden and crispy, 20 minutes.  Pour marinara over chicken breasts and top with mozzarella. Bake until cheese is melted and chicken is cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes more. Garnish with more Parmesan and basil and serve immediately.