CHICKEN BAKED, PARMESAN CRUSTED

By porklion

Yields: 4 Servings

Preparation Time: ? min
Cooking Time: ? min

Source: Cooking Club 10-11/08

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion
• 1/2 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes in puree
• 1 tsp sugar
• 3/4 tsp salt, divided
• 1/2 tsp pepper, divided
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmiggiano-Reggiano cheese

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in medium saucepan over medium heat until hot. Cook onion, garlic and oregano 4 minutes or until onion is softened, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes, sugar, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp of pepper; simmer 35 minutes or until sauce is thick, stirring occasionally. Stir in cream.

2. Spoon 1 cup of the sauce into 8-inch square baking dish.

3. Sprinkle chicken with remaining 1/4 tsp salt and pepper. Heat remaining 1 tsp oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Cook chicken 4 to 6 minutes or until browned, turning once. Place chicken on top of sauce. Spoon remaining sauce over chicken; sprinkle with cheeses.

4. Heat oven to 350°F. Bake, uncovered, 20 to 30 minutes or until sauce is bubbling, chicken is no longer pink in center and cheese begins to brown.