Quick Chicken Parmesan

Prep: 15 minutes; Cook: 7 minutes. We've streamlined this family favorite so you can get it on the table in less than 30 minutes.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 chicken breast and 2 tablespoons sauce)

Ingredients

• 4  skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 5 ounces each)
• 1/2  cup  dry breadcrumbs
• 1  cup  finely shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh oregano
• 1  large egg
• 1/8  teaspoon  salt
• 2  tablespoons  olive oil
• 3/4  cup  preshredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
• 1/2  cup  marinara sauce

Preparation

1. Place chicken breasts flat sides down on a sheet of plastic wrap. Cover with another sheet of plastic wrap. Using a small saucepan or rolling pin, lightly pound breasts to about 1/3-inch thickness. Pat breasts dry with paper towel.

2. In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and oregano. In another bowl, lightly beat egg and salt. Brush both sides of chicken breasts with egg, then lightly coat with crumb mixture.

3. Warm oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. When oil shimmers, add chicken and cook about 3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly on top of chicken breasts in last minute of cooking. Transfer breasts to serving plates.

4. Meanwhile, warm marinara sauce in microwave or small saucepan for 1-2 minutes. Spoon about 2 tablespoons sauce over each breast. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

332

Fat:

15g (sat 4g,mono 7g,poly 2g)

Cholesterol:

133mg

Protein:

36g

Carbohydrate:

11g

Fiber:

1.5g

Iron:

2mg

Sodium:

441mg

Calcium:

316mg