Chicken Sorrentino Recipe
This Chicken Sorrentino is a delightful blend of thinly pounded chicken breasts layered with eggplant, prosciutto, and melted mozzarella cheese, all topped with a rich marinara sauce.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts pounded thin
- 2 cups marinara sauce homemade or store-bought
- 1 pound eggplant sliced into rounds
- 4 slices prosciutto
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- In the same skillet, add more olive oil if necessary and cook the eggplant slices until tender and lightly browned.
- Layer the chicken, eggplant, and prosciutto in a baking dish. Top with mozzarella slices and cover with marinara sauce.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
This dish pairs well with a side of garlic bread and a fresh green salad.