~ cheesy stove top chicken parmesan ~ cassies

Name: ~ Cheesy Stove Top Chicken Parmesan ~ Cassies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pound(s) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin slices - about 1/4 - 1/2 inch; salt - & pepper; 1 - 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 8 ounce(s) shredded mozzarella cheese - fresh shredded is best; 1/4 cup(s) fresh shredded parmesan; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried basil; 8 ounce(s) prepared pasta; ## SAUCE; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 - 32 ounce(s) can, plum tomatoes & juice - break apart into pan, by squeezing; 2 - 3 tablespoon(s) tomato paste; 2 tablespoon(s) basil paste; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt - or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1 - 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) sugar - or to taste - optional - we like ours a little sweet

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CJ *

Somewhere, PA

Updated on Aug 18, 2015

I used to make this at least once a month when my kids were younger, it seemed they could never get enough. I was pondering on what to make tonight and my daughter reminded me of how long its been since I made it. Lucky for her I had a block of mozzarella in the fridge. In this recipe the chicken is un breaded, which we like better. Also saves calories, but who's counting with all that cheese? LOL The sauce is so much better than the jarred sauce from the store and so easy. It's worth the 20 minutes it takes to make. I hope you try this recipe sometime...I think you will be pleased. Enjoy!

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin slices - about 1/4 - 1/2 inch
salt - & pepper
1 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese - fresh shredded is best
1/4 cup fresh shredded parmesan
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
8 ounces prepared pasta
SAUCE
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 - 32 ounces can, plum tomatoes & juice - break apart into pan, by squeezing
2 - 3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons basil paste
1/2 teaspoon salt - or to taste
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 - 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar - or to taste - optional - we like ours a little sweet

How To Make ~ cheesy stove top chicken parmesan ~ cassies

Step 1

For sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, saute garlic and onions in the olive oil until tender - about 5 minutes. To this add the tomatoes, breaking apart with your hands as you add them. Stir in paste, garlic powder, salt and basil. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Stirring occasionally.Taste and adjust seasonings. This is when I add the sugar. Set aside.

Step 2

While sauce is simmering, prepare the chicken. In a large skillet over medium high heat, add oil and when hot - arrange chicken slices evenly in pan, salt and pepper and cook until browning on both sides, about 6 minutes.
Step 3

Spread marinara over the chicken and then sprinkle evenly with cheese, dried basil and Parmesan cheese.
Step 4

Cover and cook until cheese is melted and everything is good and heated through.
Step 5

Serve over prepared pasta and sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese if desired. The chicken is also great in a hoagie roll and broiled to brown the cheese...yummo! Delicious!
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