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Chicken Sorrentino – Easy Italian-Inspired Baked Chicken with Eggplant and Cheese

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Chicken Sorrentino is a delightful dish featuring layers of breaded chicken, eggplant, prosciutto, and cheese in a zesty tomato sauce, infused with Marsala wine for added depth and richness. Perfect for a special dinner!

  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian eggplant
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (3 halves, 8 ounces each)
  • 3 whole eggs with 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon table salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil, divided
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 cups yellow onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup Marsala wine
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 28-ounce can whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes
  • 4 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 8 ounces Fontina cheese, sliced into 18 slices
  • 1/2 cup Romano cheese, grated
  • 4 ounces sliced Prosciutto
  • 6 ounces sliced Provolone cheese

Instructions

  1. Trim ends off eggplant and slice 1/4 inch thick. Sprinkle with kosher salt and let sit 15 minutes, then wipe off salt.
  2. Trim and butterfly chicken breasts, then cut into 6 portions (~1/4 inch thick).
  3. Beat eggs with water in a pie plate. Mix flour, table salt, and white pepper in another plate.
  4. Dip eggplant slices and chicken portions into egg, then flour, setting aside on a plate.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add half vegetable oil and 2 tbsp olive oil.
  6. Cook half eggplant 2–3 minutes per side, remove to paper towels. Repeat with remaining eggplant.
  7. Remove skillet from heat and wipe excess oil with paper towels.

Notes

Eggplant should be golden brown, not too dark. For more Marsala flavor, increase wine in sauce.

  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baked, Pan-fried
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 900 mg
  • Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 50 g
  • Cholesterol: 150 mg