Tropical Chicken Parmesan

Recipe by Chef Nick Wallace

INGREDIENTS

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast, halves

1/2 cup flour

2 eggs

2/3 cup panko bread crumbs

1-15.25 oz can of Dole® Tropical Fruit (drained)

2/3 cup Italian seasoning

1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated

2 Tbsp parsley

4 Tbsp olive oil

24 oz tomato sauce

1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded

Basil & parsley fresh, chopped

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 425°F.

Combine Panko bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, grated Parmesan, 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, salt and pepper to taste in a shallow dish.

Pound chicken breasts to 1/2” thick (large breasts can be cut in half ).

Place flour in shallow dish. Dip chicken into flour and shake to remove any excess. Place the eggs in a second dish (and beat with a fork). Dip chicken in beaten eggs and then into bread crumb mixture (press to adhere).

Heat oil in a large pan. Brown chicken on each side, about 4 minutes per side or until golden.

Place 1 1/2 cups of tomato sauce in the bottom of a baking pan. Add browned chicken. Top each piece with tomato sauce, 2 tsp of Dole® Tropical Fruit (drained), mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.

Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden and bubbly and chicken reaches 165°F (insert a meat thermometer to confirm temperature). Sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve.

Prep: 10 mins Cook: 25 mins 4 Servings