Savory Chicken Eggplant Parmesan
A savory twist on a classic dish, featuring tender chicken, breaded eggplant, marinara sauce, and gooey melted cheese.
ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 large eggplant
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
steps
- 1.
Preheat oven to 375°F.
- 2.
Cut chicken breasts in half and pound to 1/2 inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3.
Dip chicken in beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan cheese.
- 4.
Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until browned on both sides. Remove from skillet.
- 5.
Cut eggplant into 1/4 inch slices, season with salt and pepper.
- 6.
Dip eggplant slices in beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- 7.
Fry eggplant slices until golden brown.
- 8.
In a baking dish, layer marinara sauce, chicken, eggplant, and mozzarella cheese.
- 9.
Repeat layers, ending with a generous amount of cheese on top.
- 10.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 11.
Serve hot and enjoy!
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