CHICKEN PARMESAN WITH VODKA SAUCE

Chicken Parmesan with Vodka Sauce image

Provided by Pat Duran

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large egg
1/2 c seasoned italian bread crumbs or less
2 small skinless,boneless chicken breasts (palm size)
1 Tbsp canola oil
1 Tbsp butter
1 c creamy vodka sauce- store bought or homemade
2 slice mozzarella or provolone cheese
1 ciabatta roll, cut in 1/2 and toasted (or your favorite toasted bread)
2 fresh basil leaves, cut in strips for garnish

Steps:

1. Beat egg in a shallow bowl. Dip the chicken in the egg and coat the chicken with the bread crumbs. Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes or until browned on both sides and cooked through. Remove the chicken from skillet to paper towels. Season with salt or garlic if desired.
2. Heat the sauce in the same skillet over medium heat until hot and bubbling; add the chicken back to the pan . Top the chicken with the cheese. Cover and cook until the cheese melts.
3. Place chicken pieces on bread and spoon sauce over top. Sprinkle with the basil. Serve sauce on the side for dipping.Great served with fries or onion strings.