~ CHEESY STOVE TOP CHICKEN PARMESAN ~ CASSIES

~ Cheesy Stove Top Chicken Parmesan ~ Cassies image

Provided by Cassie *

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin slices - about 1/4 - 1/2 inch
salt & pepper
1 - 2 Tbsp olive oil
8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese - fresh shredded is best
1/4 c fresh shredded parmesan
1/2 tsp dried basil
8 oz prepared pasta
SAUCE
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 clove garlic, minced
1 - 32 oz can, plum tomatoes & juice - break apart into pan, by squeezing
2 - 3 Tbsp tomato paste
2 Tbsp basil paste
1/2 tsp salt - or to taste
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 - 1 1/2 tsp sugar - or to taste - optional - we like ours a little sweet

Steps:

1. For sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, saute garlic and onions in the olive oil until tender - about 5 minutes. To this add the tomatoes, breaking apart with your hands as you add them. Stir in paste, garlic powder, salt and basil. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Stirring occasionally.Taste and adjust seasonings. This is when I add the sugar. Set aside.
2. While sauce is simmering, prepare the chicken. In a large skillet over medium high heat, add oil and when hot - arrange chicken slices evenly in pan, salt and pepper and cook until browning on both sides, about 6 minutes.
3. Spread marinara over the chicken and then sprinkle evenly with cheese, dried basil and Parmesan cheese.
4. Cover and cook until cheese is melted and everything is good and heated through.
5. Serve over prepared pasta and sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese if desired. The chicken is also great in a hoagie roll and broiled to brown the cheese...yummo! Delicious!