This delicious Lemon Chicken Parmesan is easy to make, and it’s totally family-friendly.
Breast Cancer has found its way into my family and among my friends. People I love have fought it and conquered it. People I love have struggled with ridding their bodies of this awful beast for many years. And along the way, people I love have lost the battle. That being said, I feel that it’s important to try and raise money for research so we can work to find a cure for breast cancer… for all cancers.
As you probably are aware, October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month. KitchenAid has been working for the last 10 years to help raise money for breast cancer research through their partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure (they’ve raised more than 9-million to date!). They’re currently working with a community of bloggers to help spread the word through their Cook for the Cure program.
As part of the program, KitchenAid has launched the Pass the Plate Initiative. It starts with a Villeroy and Boch plate custom designed by Jacques Pepin. You buy the plate, register it online, make a dish to serve on the plate and then pass the plate to a friend. Then the friend registers the plate, etc. and passes it on to another friend. Every time someone new registers the plate, KitchenAid donates $5 to Susan G. Komen.
I Cooked for the Cure and created dinner for my family: Lemon Chicken Parmesan, which I served on this plate. The chicken is simply breaded and lightly sauteed. It’s served over thin spaghetti noodles that have been tossed with a light and lemony Parmesan- butter sauce. The dish is finished off in the oven with a little bit of melted mozzarella cheese. My family loved every bite.
I will now register my plate online (earn $5 for breast cancer research) and pass it along to a friend who I will ask to do the same.
KitchenAid has generously offered to give one RecipeGirl reader a Cook for the Cure plate so that you too can keep the Pass the Plate tradition going.
To enter for your chance to win a KitchenAid Cook for the Cure plate, leave a comment on this post that answers the following question:
**What would you serve on your Cook for the Cure plate?**
One winner will be selected via Random.org and announced on Friday, November 8, 2013. This giveaway closes on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at 11:59pm PST and is open to U.S. participants only. The winner will be contacted via email and will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen. The randomly selected winner is Vicky Morin. Thanks to everyone who entered!
Lemon Chicken Parmesan
Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Ingredients:
PASTA:
8 ounces angel hair pasta, cooked and drained
1 tablespoon buter
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
CHICKEN:
4 thin sliced chicken breasts (4 servings)
1 large egg, beaten
3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
salt and pepper, generous
2 Tablespoons butter
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
TOP:
thin lemon slices (optional)
3/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
salt and pepper
Instructions:
1. Prepare the pasta: Mix the cooked pasta with the butter and lemon zest. As soon as the butter is melted and mixed in, stir in the Parmesan and a generous dose of salt and pepper.
2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare the chicken: Place the egg in a low, wide bowl, and the (mixed) panko/Parmesan, basil/S&P in another low, wide bowl. Heat the butter in a large, oven-safe skillet with the lemon juice and garlic. Dip the chicken in egg, then bread crumb mixture and place in the pan. Cook on both sides until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes per side (depending on thickness of chicken). Remove the chicken to a plate.
3. Spoon the mixed pasta into the skillet. Place the cooked chicken breasts on top. Place lemon slices on top, if using, Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle top with salt and pepper. Bake 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Serve chicken on top of the lemon noodles.
Source: RecipeGirl.com
PASTA:
8 ounces angel hair pasta, cooked and drained
1 tablespoon buter
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
CHICKEN:
4 thin sliced chicken breasts (4 servings)
1 large egg, beaten
3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
salt and pepper, generous
2 Tablespoons butter
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
TOP:
thin lemon slices (optional)
3/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
salt and pepper
1. Prepare the pasta: Mix the cooked pasta with the butter and lemon zest. As soon as the butter is melted and mixed in, stir in the Parmesan and a generous dose of salt and pepper.
2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare the chicken: Place the egg in a low, wide bowl, and the (mixed) panko/Parmesan, basil/S&P in another low, wide bowl. Heat the butter in a large, oven-safe skillet with the lemon juice and garlic. Dip the chicken in egg, then bread crumb mixture and place in the pan. Cook on both sides until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes per side (depending on thickness of chicken). Remove the chicken to a plate.
3. Spoon the mixed pasta into the skillet. Place the cooked chicken breasts on top. Place lemon slices on top, if using, Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle top with salt and pepper. Bake 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Serve chicken on top of the lemon noodles.
Source: RecipeGirl.com
Disclosure: I received a Cook for the Cure plate from KitchenAid in conjunction with this giveaway. I was not compensated for this project. All opinions shared are my own.
I’d serve roasted chicken with root vegetables on this plate.
My mom died from from the evil curse of breast cancer. I would serve her famous baked chicken and potatoes on the plate.
I would fix a lightened version of Shrimp Scampi served over Spaghetti Squash
That dish is such a great idea! I’d probably make my Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza – I dream of this pizza in the fall and winter!
If you’ve ever had Chicago’s Lou Malnati’s pizza – this is as close as you could get to the real thing – it’s all about the butter in the crust. 😀
This looks delicious! I would serve Beef Stroganoff.
I would make lasagna
I would serve Chicken Angelo.
I would make a brownie, made with leftover Halloween Candy and topped with a candy frosting. Something to sweeten someone’s day.
Having recently been diagnosed with breast cancer, and beginning my follow-up treatment, I am anxious to do anything I can to help defeat this awful disease, no matter what its form. I will use this plate to make some deliciously chocolate . . . that should help to lift the spirits of anyone partaking . . . whether they are disease free or fighting, like me. Thanks for your consideration.
I would make Christmas cookies to pass with the plate
Since this lemon chicken Parmesan recipe brought me to your blog I would definitely make this recipe for my cook for a cure plate. What a great recipe and charity. Thank you for sharing!
I would serve my mom’s lasagna
What a great idea to have a plate and register it with Kitchenaide who donates money for breast cancer. I would make a great tasting Taco casserole to serve on this gerat looking plate! I loved reading Roxanne’s post on her journey with breast cancer. Congrats girl!
Your lemon parmesan chicken looks so amazing I am going to try that !!!
I would make spaghetti and meatballs.
Oh, the idea of chicken coated in bread crumbs, and them topped with melted cheese makes me very hungry right now! Pinning this deliciousness!
I like the idea of this with cauliflower rice, Caroline! Sounds yummy!
This looks so delicious. Pinning 🙂
Holy YUM! I love chicken parmesan but I actually prefer a creamy sauce with it so this will be perfect!
I would serve my stuffed beef loin that I only reserve for very special occasions