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Baked Chicken Parm with Mushroom Orzo


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  • Author: Jackie Shao - Easy Gourmet by Jackie
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

You will never tell this chicken parm is baked. With juicy chicken breast, golden brown exterior, and melty mozzarella cheese, this dish is restaurant quality but so easy to whip up. I pair it with my creamy mushroom orzo and charred broccoli for the perfect balanced meal.


Ingredients

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For the chicken parm:

  • 1.25 cups of panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Black pepper
  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons mayo
  • 1 cup Rao’s marinara sauce
  • 4 ounces of mozzarella cheese
  • 1/3 cup of grated parmesan cheese

For the charred broccoli and mushroom orzo:

  • 4 ounces of mushrooms
  • 2 small heads of broccoli, about 3 cups
  • 3 scallions
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup of orzo
  • 2.25 cups of chicken broth
  • Grated parmesan cheese, for garnish
  • Kosher salt
  • Black pepper

Instructions

For the Chicken Parm:

For the charred broccoli and mushroom orzo:

Notes

  • I skip the flour portion of the breading station as I find the mayo helps bind and stick the coating quite easily.
  • It’s critical to toast the panko breadcrumbs before coating the chicken to get the perfect golden brown exterior.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Easy gourmet
  • Method: Stovetop, oven
  • Cuisine: American