Chicken Parmesan Express

9 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package angel hair pasta
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
  • 1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese (for sprinkling)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley or 1/4 cup basil sprig, chopped

Directions

  1. 1
    Place the chicken between two sheets of heavy duty plastic wrap and flatten to about 1/4 inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
  2. 2
    Dip chicken in the egg and coat with breadcrumbs.
  3. 3
    Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 8 minutes on each side or until chicken is fork tender and no pink remains.
  4. 4
    While chicken is cooking, bring water to a boil for pasta.
  5. 5
    When chicken is cooked, pour spaghetti sauce into pan around chicken (but not covering it). Turn heat to low and heat sauce thoroughly.
  6. 6
    Cook pasta according to package directions.
  7. 7
    Place the angel hair on a serving platter, top with the chicken breasts.
  8. 8
    Pour the sauce over chicken and sprinkle with the cheeses.
  9. 9
    Garnish with the parsley or basil.

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