~ Chicken Parmesan ~
Serves: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
CommentsServe over whole grain angel hair and a side of vegetables to round out your meal.
Ingredients1 1/2 cups marinara sauce, already prepared, jar or deli
1 1/4 pounds chicken breast, boneless and skinless
1 egg(s), large, beaten
1/2 cup bread crumbs, plain
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cups cheese, mozzarella, low fat, grated
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper, black, ground
PreparationPreheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat a large casserole dish with cooking spray. Spread bread crumbs, garlic powder and black pepper out on a large plate and mix. Beat egg in a bowl for dipping the chicken. Place chicken between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound to 1/4 inch even thickness. Dip the chicken into egg and then bread crumbs, lightly coating both sides. Place chicken in casserole dish, spray tops with cooking spray and bake for 15 minutes or until cooked through. Top each piece of chicken with sauce, then mozzarella, then Parmesan. Place in oven and bake for another 5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly, then serve.
NutritionPer Serving About: 250 calories, 9 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 95 mg cholesterol, 26 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates, 2 g dietary fiber, 490 mg sodium, Exchanges: 0.5 starch, 0.5 other carb, 2.5 lean meat, 0.5 med fat meat, 0.5 fat, Carb Choices: 1