Quick Chicken Parmesan

By Tallon

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup panko
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins
• 4 Tbsp vegetable oil, divided
• 1 (6oz) bag fresh baby spinach
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 (16 oz) box fettuccine, cooked according to package directions and kept warm

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In a shallow dish, combine bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, italian seasoning, salt and pepper.

In a separate dish, lightly beat egg. Dip chicken in egg; dredge in bread crumb mixture.

In a large oven proof skillet, heat 3 Tbsp oil over medium heat. Cook chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove chicken from pan; set aside, and keep warm.

Add remaining 1 Tbsp oil to skillet; heat over medium heat. Add spinach; cook for 1-2 minutes, or until spinach is wilted. Remove spinach from pan; set aside, keep warm.

Preheat broiler.

Add pasta sauce to skillet; place chicken over pasta sauce. Bring to a simmer over medium heat; reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Top each chicken tenderloin evenly with spinach. Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella cheese.

Broil chicken mixture, 5 inches from heat, for 3-4 minutes, or until cheese is melted and browned. Serve over hot cooked pasta.