If you are looking for a simple and easy dinner, then look no further. This recipe makes a very tasty chicken parm that takes 30 to 35 minutes and is easy to follow.

Supplies

In order to make this dish, you will need the following.

Ingredients

1 Small chopped onion
4 Minced garlic cloves
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 Can (15 oz.) tomato sauce
1 Can (14.5 oz.) stewed tomatoes
1 Teaspoon dried basil
1 Teaspoon thyme
1 Teaspoon oregano
1/4 Teaspoon pepper
1/4 Cup milk
1/2 Cup flour
1 Lightly beaten egg
1/4 Cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 Cup grated parmesan cheese
1 Teaspoon salt-free garlic and herb seasoning
2 Boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 Tablespoons butter
1/2 Cup Shredded mozzarella cheese

Cookware

4 Shallow bowls
1 Saucepan
1 Skillet
Appropriate measuring utensils

Step 1: Sautéing the Onion and Garlic in Oil

To start the dish, put the oil, onion, and garlic in a saucepan on medium-high heat. Cook the onion and garlic for 5 to 7 minutes (or until the onion is tender), making sure to stir occasionally.

Step 2: Add Additional Ingredients in With the Onion and Garlic

When the onion and garlic is tender, add your tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, basil, thyme, oregano, and pepper into the saucepan. You will bring these ingredients to a boil. Once brought to a boil, reduce to a low heat, cover the saucepan, and let the ingredients simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 3: Getting Ready to Prep the Chicken

After the saucepan has been covered and begun to simmer, place your milk, flour, and lightly beaten egg in separate bowls (one bowl with milk, one with flour, one with egg). In another bowl, combine the seasoned bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and salt-free garlic and herb seasoning. Make sure the bowls are shallow enough to dip the chicken in each bowl.

Step 4: Prepping the Chicken

Once you have all your ingredients in their bowls, there will be four, it is time to to prep the chicken. Take one of your chicken breast halves and dip it in the bowl of milk. Then, roll the chicken breast in the flour, making sure to cover it evenly. After the flour, dip the chicken breast in the egg. Finally, coat the chicken breast with the crumb mixture, and as with the flour, make sure it is covered evenly.

Step 5: Browning the Chicken

Melt your butter in a skillet. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook over medium-high heat. The breasts will be cooked until they are golden brown and the juices are clear.

Step 6: Adding the Cheese

Once your chicken is golden brown, sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top of the chicken. Then cover the skillet and let it cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Step 7: Adding the Sauce

Once the cheese has finished melting, remove the chicken from the skillet, top the chicken with the sauce that has been simmering in the saucepan.

Step 8: Pairings

Pairings:

Pasta - Goes very well with the tomato sauce. Strand pasta is usually preferred, like spaghetti, linguine, fettuccine, bucatini, but you can always go with other types of pasta
Salads - Salads are always nice to have with your meal. There are a wide variety of salads, like Caesar, broccoli, and cucumber to name a few, so choose the one you like best
Rice - A classic pairing with chicken. You can choose white or brown and even add in some roasted vegetables to add some additional flavor
Garlic Bread - Another classic that is a go-to for this chicken parm recipe

Step 9: Troubleshooting and Tips

When cooking this dish:

The amount of seasoning used can vary depending on your personal preferences. Add more of the ingredients you enjoy and feel free to not use so much of ones you do not prefer
If you do not have garlic and herb seasoning, you can mix garlic powder and Italian seasoning for a substitute. You could use half a teaspoon of each, or add more of one to get your desired flavor
If you prefer to have sweeter onions, sauté your onion for longer than the recommended 5 to 7 minutes
If you are having difficulty coating/covering your chicken, feel free to add some extra of each ingredient into the bowl so that you can roll or dip the chicken in the bowl multiple times to ensure no spots are left bare
If the chicken is breaded too heavily, you can always use less bread crumbs the next time you make the dish, but make sure to roll it around thoroughly so it is still evenly coated
Loaf pans, as used in these instructions, are a good container to use for the flour, egg, milk, and seasoning if you do not have shallow bowls
If the chicken tastes rubbery in some spots, try cooking the chicken on a lower heat for a longer period of time to ensure it is cooked evenly. Having too high of a heat can cause the chicken to cook un-evenly, leading to the awful rubbery taste