What Side Dishes Go With Chicken Parmesan?
Chicken Parmesan and pasta is a classic combination. two meals from italian restaurant image by Stephen Orsillo from Fotolia.com A variation on eggplant Parmesan, chicken Parmesan is a breaded patty of breast meat fried in oil and covered with a rich tomato sauce. The origins of the name remain unclear even among food scholars. Some claim the identifier, “parmigiana” derives from Parmesan cheese used in the dish. Others contend that the meal originated in Parma, Italy. Regardless, chicken Parmesan makes for a terrific meal along with a few choice side dishes. Pasta Chicken Parmesan is typically served with spaghetti, but several variations of pasta can be easily prepared instead. Try serving angel hair, bow ties or macaroni, or use fresh pasta as an alternative to dry. Because chicken Parmesan is already slightly heavy, it is best to stay away from stuffed pastas such as raviolis and tortellini. If pasta isn’t appealing, try serving wild rice with herbs instead. Also, instead of smothe