Chicken Parmesan !

one of my faves!

Cajun Chicken Parmesan


total cook and prep : 45 minutes
makes 4 servings

-2 thick cut chicken breast
-6 slices of bread
-1can of tomato paste
-1 can of chicken broth
-2 eggs
-thin spaghetti
-Colby jack cheese (optional)
-parmesan cheese
-olive oil
-parsley
-oregano
-onion powder
-Creole Seasoning (tony chachere's my preference)
-garlic powder
-parmesan cheese
-paprika

step 1:

•  cut 2 partially thawed chicken breast in thin slices ( I say partially thawed because this makes it easier to cut and control the thickness of your chicken

step 2:

• toast 6 slices of bread
• crumbled toasted bread
• season bread crumbs with parsley, oregano, onion powder, Creole Seasoning, garlic powder, and parmesan cheese

step 3:

• crack two eggs and whisk
• add parmesan cheese , salt, pepper, a dash of creole seasoning

step 4:

• heat skillet with olive oil on medium high heat and turn oven to 375 degrees

step 5:

• season chicken breast with creole seasoning , onion, powder, garlic powder, and oregano
• dip seasoned chicken breasts in eggs then coat in bread crumbs and add to skillet let cook for 3 minutes on each side or until crisp golden brown

step 6:

• take chicken out of skillet , place in a non stick pan and bake for 20 minutes

step 7:

• Time for sauce ! in a medium pot, heat one can of tomato paste and add 1 can of chicken broth to reduce thickness of tomato paste
• season with your creole seasoning(be cautious when adding creole seasoning as the chicken broth will add salt), 2tsp of black pepper, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, parsley, oregano, add diced tomato, onions and sprinkle parmesan cheese.
• cover and let simmer on low heat

step 8:

• boil thin spaghetti till done

step 9:

• remove chicken from oven

step 10:

• place spaghetti in bowl sprinkle spaghetti with parmesan and Colby jack cheese, place chicken on top add sauce , top with more parmesan and Colby jack cheese to taste, sprinkle parsley on top and DONE!