Mexican Chicken Parmesan

Name: Mexican Chicken Parmesan
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup cornmeal; 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.25 teaspoon chile powder; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 1 egg; 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, or more to taste; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 0.25 pound Monterey Jack cheese, thinly sliced; 2 cups red chile sauce; 0.25 cup crumbled cotija cheese

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A Mexican twist on chicken Parmesan.

Recipe by SheCooksIEat

Updated on January 14, 2022

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 chicken breasts

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Ingredients

½ cup cornmeal
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon chile powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 egg
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, or more to taste
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
¼ pound Monterey Jack cheese, thinly sliced
2 cups red chile sauce
¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Mix cornmeal, cumin, chile, and salt together in a bowl. Beat egg in a shallow bowl. Dip each piece of chicken in the cornmeal, then in the egg, then back in the cornmeal.
Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Cook chicken until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a baking dish and top with sliced Monterey Jack cheese. Cover with chile sauce.
Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes. Serve each piece with some crumbled cotija on top.

Cook's Notes:

Substitute panela cheese for the Monterey Jack, if preferred.

Some people prefer to pound out the chicken breasts to cut down on cook time. Thicker pieces of chicken may take longer to cook.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

377	Calories
17g	Fat
21g	Carbs
35g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 377
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g	21%
Saturated Fat 8g	39%
Cholesterol 139mg	46%
Sodium 476mg	21%
Total Carbohydrate 21g	8%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 35g
Vitamin C 54mg	270%
Calcium 226mg	17%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 423mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.