Chicken Parmesan with Vodka Sauce

Name: Chicken Parmesan with Vodka Sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: VODKA SAUCE:; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into strips; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 can (28 ounces) whole plum tomatoes; 1/4 cup vodka; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; BREADED CHICKEN:; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese; Optional: Fresh basil leaves and additional Parmesan cheese

Total Time Prep: 25 min. Cook: 15 min.

Yield 2 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Chicken Parmesan with vodka sauce is a decadent, elevated take on the Italian classic. Crispy golden chicken is topped with a silky blush-colored sauce and gooey mozzarella for a restaurant-worthy dinner at home.

Ingredients

VODKA SAUCE:
3 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into strips
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 can (28 ounces) whole plum tomatoes
1/4 cup vodka
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
BREADED CHICKEN:
1 large egg
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
Optional: Fresh basil leaves and additional Parmesan cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add prosciutto; cook 2 minutes longer. Add tomato paste, cook until bottom begins to brown. Stir in tomatoes, vodka, salt and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, crushing tomatoes lightly with a spoon. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Stir in cream; cook 2-3 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, in a shallow bowl, lightly beat the egg. In another shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Dip chicken in egg, then coat with crumb mixture.
In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat until a thermometer reads 165°, about 5 minutes on each side. Transfer to a 13x9 baking dish. Spoon sauce over chicken; top with mozzarella cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with basil and additional Parmesan before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 977 calories, 71g fat (34g saturated fat), 328mg cholesterol, 2704mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 8g fiber), 51g protein.