Creamy Dreamy Chicken Parm
with Roasted Zucchini & Orzo
Cooking time
40 minutes
Servings
4
Calories
720 /serving
Melt in your mouth to the max! We’re making the creamiest, dreamiest version of this Italian-American classic by combining grated mozzarella and mayo for a killer topping, which bubbles over a layer of tomato sauce. A surefire hit with the fam.
We will send you:
- 8 Canadian-raised chicken thighs (air chilled)
- 2 Green zucchini
- 200g Orzo
- 60ml Mayonnaise
- 200ml Tomato sauce
- 80g Panko
- 90g Grated mozzarella
- 10g Tangy Herbs blend (enriched wheat flour, salt, paprika, garlic, vinegar powder, onion, red bell pepper, black pepper, silicon dioxide, sunflower oil, oregano, parsley, chives, mustard)
Contains: Eggs • Milk • Mustard • Wheat
You will need:
Large oven-safe pan
Medium pot
Oil
Parchment paper
Salt & pepper (S&P)
Sheet pan
Strainer
Whisk
1 Egg
Total Fat
29 g
Saturated Fat
7 g
Sodium
710 mg
Total Carb
63 g
Sugars
7 g
Protein
52 g
Fibre
4 g
Preparation
Boil the orzo
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the orzo and boil, 9 to 10 min., until just tender.
- Drain and rinse.
- Return to the pot and toss with a drizzle of oil to prevent sticking.
Prepare the chicken
- Meanwhile, pat the chicken dry; season with the spices.
- In a medium bowl, whisk 1 egg and S&P until smooth.
- In a second medium bowl, combine the panko and S&P.
- Working one at a time, coat the chicken in the egg (letting any excess drip off), then in the panko (pressing to adhere).
Cook the chicken
- In a large, oven-safe pan, heat a thin layer of oil on medium.
- Add the chicken and cook, 3 to 4 min. per side, until golden and partially cooked.
- In a small bowl, combine the mayo, cheese and S&P.
- Top the chicken* with the tomato sauce and dollops of the cheese mixture.
- Transfer to the oven and bake, 8 to 12 min., until browned and cooked through.
- Switch the oven to broil, 2 to 3 min., if extra colour is desired.
Roast the zucchini
- Meanwhile, quarter the zucchini lengthwise; halve crosswise.
- On a lined sheet pan, toss with a drizzle of oil and S&P.
- Roast, flipping halfway, 10 to 12 min., until tender.
Plate your dish
- Divide the orzo, zucchini and chicken (slice beforehand if desired) between your plates. Bon appétit!
*Health Canada recommends cooking poultry to a minimum internal temperature of 74°C.
