Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Chicken Sorrentino, a classic Italian dish featuring tender chicken breasts layered with prosciutto, eggplant, marinara sauce, and gooey cheeses. Baked to perfection, this dish is a comforting and satisfying meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For Layering:
- 4 slices prosciutto
- 1 medium eggplant (sliced into 1/4-inch rounds)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, dredge in flour, and sear in olive oil until golden. Set aside.
- Sauté Eggplant: In the same skillet, sauté eggplant slices until soft and browned. Remove and set aside.
- Layer Ingredients: In a baking dish, layer each chicken breast with prosciutto, eggplant, marinara, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Bake: Bake for 15–20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try grilling or roasting the eggplant slices instead of pan-frying.
- Pair with pasta, roasted vegetables, or a green salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
