This recipe combines chicken Parmesan with creamy vodka sauce for a delicious twist on your favorite dish.
To make this cozy meal more weeknight-friendly, make the vodka sauce ahead of time.
Add tomato paste; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and thick, about 2 minutes.
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Stir in undrained, crushed tomatoes.
Add vodka and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Using an immersion blender, process until smooth, if desired.
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Set aside 1 cup sauce.
(Save the remaining sauce for another use.)
To prepare chicken:Position rack in top third of oven; preheat to 450F.
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Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil; lightly coat the foil with cooking spray.
Stir panko, 4 tablespoons Parmesan, Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper together in a shallow bowl.
Lightly beat egg in another shallow bowl.
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Dip 1 chicken cutlet in the egg, allowing excess to drip off.
Dredge in the panko mixture, pressing to adhere; transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
Repeat with the remaining chicken cutlets, egg and panko mixture.
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(Discard any remaining egg and panko mixture.)
Lightly coat the breaded chicken with cooking spray.
Bake until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers 165F, about 15 minutes.
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Remove the chicken from the oven; increase oven temperature to broil.
Top the cutlets with the reserved sauce, mozzarella and the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan.
Broil until the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 2 minutes.
Garnish with parsley, if desired.
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