Chicken Parmesan

Debbie Martell October 28, 2009

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts (6 oz)
• 2 pieces toasted high-fiber whole wheat bread, crumbed
• 4 tbsp grated Parmesan
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley
• 1 egg white
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 oz shredded fresh mozzarella

Preparation

1. Combine 3 tablespoons of grated Parmesan, 1 tablespoon of dried basil, and 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley in a bowl.
2. Taste, season with salt and pepper if needed.
3. Take 2 pieces of high-fiber whole wheat bread and crumble it
4. In another bowl, beat 1 egg white.
5. Place each piece of chicken first in the egg white.
6. Transfer the chicken to the bread crumbs and finally move to a large plate.
7. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
8. Add 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil to a large saute pan and heat over high-medium heat. 
9. Add chicken to the hot pan and cook for approximately 2 minutes on the first side, and 1 minute on the other side.
10. Add tomato sauce to pan; allow to heat through.
11. Remove pan from heat and sprinkle with 2 ounces of fresh mozzarella cheese and 1 tablespoon of Parmesan.
12. Place in oven until cheese melts.
13. Serve over pasta if desired.

Tags: Food, Dinner, Cooking, Recipes

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