Name: A ranch-style chicken parmi tray bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 and 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs; 2 tblsps chopped fresh parsley; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup bottled ranch dressing; 4 chicken breast schnitzel steaks (500g); 2 tblsps plain flour; 1/2 x 400g jar Napoletana with Herbs Pasta Sauce; 4 slices shaved leg ham; 1 and 1/2 cups grated Perfect Bakes 3 Cheeses; 200g punnet Solanato tomatoes; 1 tblsp olive oil; Cooked fries and salad leaves, to serve

A ranch-style chicken parmi tray bake

This warming, hearty meal is perfect for weeknights.

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Makes 4

Prep

15M

Cook

30M

Total

45M

Ingredients

1 and 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs

2 tblsps chopped fresh parsley

1 egg, lightly beaten

1/4 cup bottled ranch dressing

4 chicken breast schnitzel steaks (500g)

2 tblsps plain flour

1/2 x 400g jar Napoletana with Herbs Pasta Sauce

4 slices shaved leg ham

1 and 1/2 cups grated Perfect Bakes 3 Cheeses

200g punnet Solanato tomatoes

1 tblsp olive oil

Cooked fries and salad leaves, to serve

Method

Step 1

Combine breadcrumbs and parsley in a shallow dish. Combine egg and dressing in a separate shallow dish.

Step 2

Dust chicken in seasoned flour, shaking off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then into breadcrumb mixture, pressing to coat.

Step 3

Heat a well-oiled large, non-stick frying pan over medium to high heat. Add chicken. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crisp. Remove. Transfer to a lightly greased oven tray.

Step 4

Spoon over pasta sauce. Top each with ham. Scatter over cheese. Place tomatoes around the chicken on the tray. Drizzle with oil. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Cook in a hot oven (200C) for 10 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked and cheese is melted and golden.

Step 6

Serve with fries and salad leaves.

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