I’m so excited to share with you my family’s favorite chicken parmesan sauce recipe. This dish has been a staple in our household for years, and I’m sure it will become one in yours too. The story behind this recipe starts from Italy, where my great-grandmother used to make it for our family gatherings.
She’d spend hours in the kitchen, preparing the sauce from scratch, and it was always a hit with everyone. As I grew older, I learned the art of making this sauce from her, and now I’m happy to pass it down to you. The first time I tasted this sauce was when I was a child, and it immediately became my favorite.
The combination of flavors is just perfect – the sweetness of the tomatoes, the richness of the cream, and the savory taste of the herbs. It’s a taste that will transport you straight to Italy, even if you’re just sitting in your own kitchen. Making this sauce is actually quite easy once you get the hang of it.
All you need is some quality ingredients, a bit of patience, and a willingness to learn. In this recipe, we’ll be using fresh basil leaves for added flavor and aroma. Don’t worry if you don’t have any on hand – dried basil will do just fine too.
The key to making this sauce is in its thickness – you want it to be rich and velvety without being too runny or too thick. To achieve this perfect consistency, we’ll be using a combination of heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese.
Chicken Parmesan with Homemade Tomato Sauce
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A comforting Italian classic featuring tender chicken breast topped with a rich tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, and parmesan cheese. This dish is served over a bed of pasta with a side of garlic bread.
2In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and black pepper.
3Beat eggs in a separate bowl.
4In another bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs and 1 cup grated parmesan cheese.
5Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
6Ensure the chicken is evenly coated.
7In a large oven-safe skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat.
8Add the breaded chicken breasts and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
9Remove the skillet from heat and set aside.
10In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat.
11Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
12Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
13Stir in the crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper.
14Simmer the sauce for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
15Pour the tomato sauce over the chicken breasts in the skillet, ensuring each piece is well coated.
16Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese evenly over the chicken.
17Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
18While the chicken is baking, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
19Drain and set aside.
20Serve the chicken parmesan over the cooked pasta, with a side of garlic bread if desired.
21Garnish with additional parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves if available.
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