Chicken Sorrentino
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.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then pan-sear in olive oil until golden brown but not fully cooked. Set aside.
- Fry the eggplant slices in olive oil until golden and tender. Drain on paper towels.
- Layer each chicken breast with a slice of eggplant, 1–2 slices of prosciutto, and mozzarella.
- Spoon marinara sauce over each stack and sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted.
- 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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken stack
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 49g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
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