Description
This recipe is the ultimate mix of Southern and Italian cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 chicken breasts
- 1 eggplant
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup of seasoned bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup of grated parmesan
- 1 tblsp of italian seasoning
- salt & pepper
- 1.5 jars of red sauce
- 4 tblsp of olive oil
- 2 cups of shredded mozzarella
- 1 box of spaghetti
Instructions
- Start salted water to boil for pasta and cook spaghetti according to directions. Next skin and slice an eggplant. Salt and pepper both eggplant slices and chicken breasts. Get out two deep skillets – preferably cast iron. Add 2 tblsp olive oil to each. Heat on medium flame. Beat eggs in a shallow dish. Combine Bread crumbs, parm, and seasonings in a similar dish. Start with eggplant. Dip in egg, then breadcrumb mixture, then add to pan. Repeat with chicken and place in separate skillet. Brown on both sides. Add red sauce to each skillet. Top each breast or eggplant slice with mozzarella. Cover and let cheese melt. Drain pasta and toss with oil. Salt and pepper as desired. Serve eggplant or chicken over pasta. Top with more grated parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main