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Chicken Sorrentino

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Chicken Sorrentino is an Italian-American classic made with layers of thin chicken cutlets, eggplant, prosciutto, and melty mozzarella, all baked in a savory marinara sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 large eggplant, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • Olive oil, for frying
  • 8 slices prosciutto
  • 8 slices fresh mozzarella
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then pan-sear in olive oil until golden brown but not fully cooked. Set aside.
  3. Fry the eggplant slices in olive oil until golden and tender. Drain on paper towels.
  4. Layer each chicken breast with a slice of eggplant, 1–2 slices of prosciutto, and mozzarella.
  5. Spoon marinara sauce over each stack and sprinkle with Parmesan.
  6. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted.
  7. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute veal for chicken if preferred.
  • Grilled eggplant works great for a lighter option.
  • Use store-bought marinara or homemade.

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Keywords: chicken sorrentino, Italian baked chicken, prosciutto chicken, chicken and eggplant

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