Directions: |
Directions:You can prepare the Sauce and Chicken in the morning or the night before then assemble and cook when needed.
1. Heat saucepan over medium-high heat and add 1 tblsp of the olive oil, the garlic, and the red pepper flakes. Stir for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and 1/2 tsp of salt. Simmer for 30mins
2. Meanwhile, working on a large surface covered in baking parchment or plastic wrap, lay down the chicken breasts. Using a sharp slicing knife, cut each piece in half horizontally through the middle.
3. In a large prep pan or dish, combine the bread crumbs and 1/2 cup of the parmesan cheese. Spread out to cover the whole bottom of the pan. lay down as many chicken breasts as will fit on the mixture. Sprinkle salt and pepper over each piece and turn over, completely coating with the bread-crumb mixture. Repeat the process with the remaining chicken.
4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Swirl in 2 tbl spoons of olive oil, along with the butter, to coat the pan. Add the chicken breasts in one layer and cook until golden, about 3 minutes on each side. Remove and repeat the process for the remaining chicken, adding a little oil and butter to the pan as needed.
5. Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Spoon some tomato sauce into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish to cover. Layer in the chicken pieces and top with mozzarella slices. Spoon over about 1 1/4 cups more sauce, and sprinkle on the reaming 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese. Bake until golden and bubbling 30 - 35 minutes. Let Rest for at least 15 minutes before serving. |
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