Saucy Parmesan Chicken Recipes

SAUCY MAKE-AHEAD PARMESAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix dressing and cheese; pour over chicken in shallow dish. Turn chicken over to evenly coat both sides of each breast.
• Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate, turning chicken over after 15 min.
• Heat oven to 425ºF. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Place chicken on foil-covered baking sheet. Bake 20 min. or until done (165ºF).

SAUCY PARMESAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Put chicken in a shallow 3-qt baking dish, that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20 minutes.
• Mix mayonnaise, cheese, oregano and pepper; spread over chicken.
• Sprinkle with paprika.
• Bake 20 minutes more, or until juices run clear.

SAUCY PARMESAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in large resealable plastic bag; seal bag. Turn bag over several times to evenly coat chicken with dressing and cheese.
• Refridgerate 30 minute to marinate, laying bag flat so chicken pieces do not overlap in bag.
• Preheat oven to 425ºF. Remove chicken from marinade; discard bag and marinade. Arrange chicken on foil-covered baking sheet. Bake 20 minute or until cooked through (165ºF).

SAUCY GARLIC CHICKEN

Steps:

• Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut tops off of garlic bulbs; brush bulbs with 1 tablespoon oil. Wrap each bulb in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until softened. Cool for 10-15 minutes., Meanwhile, place spinach in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chicken in remaining oil on both sides; place over spinach., In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 2 cups cheese, nutmeg and remaining salt and pepper. , Transfer to a blender; squeeze softened garlic into blender. Cover and process until smooth. Pour mixture over chicken., Cover and bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170° and sauce is bubbly. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer. Serve with pasta. Sprinkle with tomato and parsley if desired. , Freeze option: Substitute 5 ounces frozen chopped spinach that has been thawed and squeezed dry for fresh spinach. Cool unbaked casserole and sprinkle with remaining cheese; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 425°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in chicken to read 170°.

SAUCY PARMESAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish, and brush the tops lightly with olive oil. Bake for 20 minutes.
• 2. Remove the chicken from the oven, carefully pour off juices, and reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees.
• 3. Generously sprinkle the top of the chicken with parmesan cheese. Spoon the pizza sauce on top of the parmesan, and around the sides of the breasts. You might not have to use all of the sauce, if only making 2 breasts. Lastly, top with mozzarella cheese, and a sprinkle of Italian seasoning, or oregano.
• 4. Then, back into the oven, until the sauce is hot, and the cheese is melted. Approximately 10 minutes. Remove from oven and serve!
• 5. *** If the chicken breasts are thick, I suggest pounding them down a bit.