Italian Chicken Sorrentino

Health score
34%
Italian Chicken Sorrentino
40 min.
4
582kcal

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Italian Chicken Sorrentino: A Delectable Weeknight Dinner

Looking for a delicious and elegant weeknight dinner that's sure to impress? Look no further than this Italian Chicken Sorrentino recipe! This dish is a perfect combination of tender chicken cutlets, crispy breaded eggplants, and rich marinara sauce, all served over linguine. It's a meal that's packed with flavor and texture, and it's surprisingly easy to make.

With a cooking time of just 40 minutes and serving 4 people, this recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight. Each serving comes in at around 582 calories, making it a satisfying and guilt-free option. Whether you serve it for lunch, dinner, or even a main course, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

The recipe calls for simple, high-quality ingredients such as thin-sliced chicken cutlets, frozen breaded eggplants, fresh basil leaves, linguine, and mozzarella cheese. The preparation is straightforward, with the majority of the cooking time spent baking and sautéing. The result is a dish that's reminiscent of a meal you might find in a cozy Italian trattoria, but without the hefty price tag or lengthy wait time.

So why not give this Italian Chicken Sorrentino a try? It's the perfect way to enjoy the flavors of Italy without leaving your home. Buon appetito!

Ingredients

  •  chicken cutlets 
  • 10 ounce eggplant frozen (cutlets)
  • servings basil fresh
  • servings basil fresh
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • ounces pasta 
  • 25 ounce tomatoes 
  • ounces mozzarella cheese thinly sliced
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • pot

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.2
  2. Bake eggplant according to package directions (which is approximately 10 minutes). Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.3 Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
  4. Add chicken to skillet and cook, turning once, until lightly golden, about 2 minutes per side.4 On same pan used to bake eggplant, place chicken cutlets in single layer. Top each cutlet with about 2 T. sauce, eggplant slices, 2 more T. sauce and sliced cheese.
  5. Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 minutes. In pot, toss pasta with remaining sauce; heat through.
  6. Serve chicken with pasta and garnish with basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Calories582kcal
Protein36.37%
Fat24.5%
Carbs39.13%

Properties

Glycemic Index
79
Glycemic Load
20.88
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
33.900434602862%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
60.73mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:581.62kcal
29.08%
Fat:15.78g
24.28%
Saturated Fat:5.43g
33.95%
Carbohydrates:56.72g
18.91%
Net Carbohydrates:50.03g
18.19%
Sugar:10.63g
11.81%
Cholesterol:131.2mg
43.73%
Sodium:1510.57mg
65.68%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:52.73g
105.46%
Selenium:96.35µg
137.64%
Vitamin B3:20.98mg
104.89%
Vitamin B6:1.6mg
80.2%
Phosphorus:631.81mg
63.18%
Manganese:0.97mg
48.53%
Potassium:1479.08mg
42.26%
Vitamin B5:3.46mg
34.64%
Magnesium:119.2mg
29.8%
Fiber:6.69g
26.78%
Vitamin K:27.4µg
26.1%
Vitamin B2:0.43mg
25.23%
Vitamin E:3.74mg
24.94%
Vitamin A:1237.84IU
24.76%
Copper:0.49mg
24.57%
Zinc:3.15mg
21.01%
Vitamin C:16.72mg
20.27%
Calcium:202.61mg
20.26%
Iron:3.52mg
19.53%
Vitamin B12:0.99µg
16.44%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
16%
Folate:53.27µg
13.32%
Vitamin D:0.28µg
1.89%
Source:Food.com