Name: Chicken parmigiana with basil
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 21 min
Total time: 26 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon olive oil; 15 gram butter; 2 prepared chicken schnitzels; 1 cup (100 grams) grated mozzarella; 1/2 cup (125 millilitres) prepared pasta sauce; 1/4 cup basil leaves; 1/3 cup (25 grams) grated parmesan; green salad, to serve

Chicken parmigiana with basil

The combination of fresh basil with this traditional chicken parmigiana makes a delicious no-fuss dinner dish. With melted oozy cheese, tasty crumbed chicken and hearty tomato sauce, it's a recipe the whole family will love.

Serves 2

Prep

Cook

21M

Total

26M

Ingredients

2 tablespoon olive oil

15 gram butter

2 prepared chicken schnitzels

1 cup (100 grams) grated mozzarella

1/2 cup (125 millilitres) prepared pasta sauce

1/4 cup basil leaves

1/3 cup (25 grams) grated parmesan

green salad, to serve

Method

1.Preheat oven to 180°C. Heat oil and butter together in a large frying pan on medium. Fry schnitzels 2-3 minutes each side, until golden. Drain on absorbent paper.

2.Transfer schnitzels to a shallow ovenproof dish. Sprinkle with mozzarella. Spoon tomato sauce over, scatter with basil and sprinkle with grated parmesan.

3.Bake, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes, until bubbly and golden. Serve with green salad.

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