NEAPOLITAN CHICKEN

NEAPOLITAN CHICKEN
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup Panko crumbs
1/2 cup flour
2 eggs, beaten
1/8 cup milk
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 egg, beaten
2 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
2 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese
4 slices sliced provolone
3-4 cups marinara sauce
salt and pepper to taste

  • Preheat oven to 350˚.
  • In a shallow bowl mix together the 2 beaten eggs and milk.
  • In a medium mixing bowl cream together the ricotta cheese, 1 beaten egg, Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese. Generously salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Flatten chicken breasts to uniform size.
  • Bring butter to a melt over medium heat.
  • Coat chicken in flour.
  • Dip chicken in egg wash.
  • Coat in panko crumbs.
  • Brown chicken breasts on both sides.
  • Drain chicken breasts on paper towels.
  • Place half the marinara sauce in a baking dish.
  • Add the chicken breasts.
  • Top with a thin layer of marinara.
  • Spread a generous portion of the ricotta mixture on each chicken breast.
  • Top each breast with a provolone slice.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
  • Serve with pasta.