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Baked Chicken Parmesan

Recipe by Kirsten Kubert of “Comfortably Domestic” on behalf of Milk Means More
Servings 6
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning medley with garlic
  • 3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese divided
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 cups prepared tomato and basil sauce warmed, divided
  • 1 pound thick spaghetti prepared according to package directions

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F. Line rimmed half sheet pan with parchment paper; set aside.
  • In shallow dish or pie plate, combine breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, stirring with fork until blended. Pour melted butter in separate shallow dish or pie plate.
  • Working with one chicken thigh at a time, dip each side in melted butter to coat. Press butter-soaked chicken into breadcrumbs, turning to coat well on both sides. Place breaded chicken on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining chicken thighs.
  • Drizzle remaining melted butter over breaded chicken. Bake 8 minutes. Turn chicken over and bake 7 minutes to crisp other side.
  • Briefly remove chicken from oven. Spoon two tablespoons pasta sauce over each chicken thigh. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese evenly over chicken. Return chicken to oven and continue baking 5 minutes, or until cooked through.
  • Serve Baked Parmesan Chicken over cooked spaghetti topped with additional pasta sauce.

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Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: pasta