The Ultimate Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Tomato Sauce

  • 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 2 medium onions, finely chopped
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 4 slices of bread, crusts removed and toasted
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced

    • Instructions:

    1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
    2. In a large skillet, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
    3. Add the chopped onions to the skillet and sauté until they become translucent and slightly caramelized.
    4. While the onions are cooking, prepare the Parmesan crust. In a food processor, pulse the toasted bread until it becomes fine breadcrumbs. Add the grated Parmesan and pulse a few more times to combine.
    5. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
    6. Dip each chicken piece into the Parmesan crust mixture, pressing lightly to ensure it adheres to the chicken. Repeat for all the pieces.
    7. In a separate skillet, heat some olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken pieces on each side until the crust turns golden brown. Remove the chicken and set aside.
    8. Reduce the heat to low and pour the tomato sauce into the skillet. Simmer for a few minutes until heated through.
    9. Transfer the tomato sauce to a large oven-safe dish. Arrange the chicken pieces on top of the sauce.
    10. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for 45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
    11. Remove the foil and sprinkle some additional grated Parmesan on top of the chicken.
    12. Turn the oven to broil and place the dish back in the oven for a few minutes until the cheese becomes golden and bubbly.
    13. Serve the Parmesan crusted chicken hot, accompanied by the flavorful tomato sauce.
      14. Enjoy this culinary masterpiece that combines the succulent flavors of the tender chicken, the aromatic caramelized onions, and the rich tomato sauce. Every bite will be a delightful adventure for your taste buds.

      The Ultimate Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Tomato Sauce

      Ingredients


      Chicken:
      - 1 whole chicken (approximately 1.5 kg)
      Onions:
      - 2 medium onions (about 200g), finely chopped
      Parmesan:
      - 1 cup Parmesan cheese (about 100g), grated
      Tomato sauce:
      - 2 cups tomato sauce (about 480ml)
      Bread:
      - 4 slices of bread (about 120g), crusts removed and toasted
      Garlic:
      - 4 cloves of garlic, minced

      Instructions


      1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
      2. In a large skillet, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
      3. Add the chopped onions to the skillet and sauté until they become translucent and slightly caramelized.
      4. Prepare the Parmesan crust by pulsing the toasted bread in a food processor until fine breadcrumbs, then adding the grated Parmesan and pulsing to combine.
      5. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
      6. Dip each chicken piece into the Parmesan crust mixture, pressing lightly to adhere. Repeat for all pieces.
      7. Brown the chicken pieces in a skillet with olive oil until golden and crusty. Remove and set aside.
      8. Reduce the heat, add tomato sauce to the skillet, and simmer until heated through.
      9. Transfer the tomato sauce to an oven-safe dish and arrange the chicken on top.
      10. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes, then remove foil, sprinkle extra Parmesan, and broil until golden and bubbly.
      11. Serve hot with tomato sauce.

      Preparation Time


      PT1H (1 hour)

      1 hour

      Cooking Time


      PT45M (45 minutes)

      45 minutes

      Total Time


      PT1H45M (1 hour and 45 minutes)

      1 hour and 45 minutes

      Type of dish


      Main Course

      Keywords


      Parmesan Crusted Chicken, Tomato Sauce, Parmesan Cheese, Chicken Recipe, Baked Chicken

      Recipe Yield


      Serves 4

      Calories


      The total calories for this recipe are approximately 2800 calories.

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