Ingredients
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6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
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2 1/2 cups low-fat marinara sauce (or meatless pasta sauce, can use a little more)
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1/3 cup flour
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1 cup dry breadcrumbs
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1/4-1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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2 teaspoons dried parsley
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1/4-1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt or 1/4-1/2 teaspoon white salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/4-1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
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1 cup shredded lowfat mozzarella cheese
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1 large egg (might use two)
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3/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (rubbed between fingers to release the flavors)
Instructions
- Set oven to 350 degrees F (oven rack set to lowest position).
- Spray a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place the breasts between two sheets of waxed paper, then using a mallet pound until almost half the thickness (do not pound to very thin).
- In a shallow dish combine dry breadcrumbs with 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, parsley, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt and black pepper.
- Place the flour in another shallow bowl or on a plate.
- Place the egg in a bowl and lighty beat (you should have 3 separate bowls).
- Firstly dredge the chicken in the flour, then dip into egg, lastly coat in the breadcrumb mixture pressing down with hands to adhear the mixture firmly to the chicken.
- Spray a non-stick skillet with vegetable spray or lightly brush with a little olive oil.
- Add in the breasts one or two at a time and lightly brown on both sides (about 3 minutes per side, do not cook through completely) transfer to prepared baking dish.
- Drizzle the marinara sauce over the top and around each breast (there should be some sauce between each piece of chicken).
- If you are using the mozzarella cheese sprinkle over the top and around all the chicken.
- Top with about 1/4 to 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese.
- Bake uncovered for about 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (cooking time should take no more than 30 minutes or the chicken will be dry).
- TO SERVE; slide a wide spatula underneath the breast/s along with some sauce and cheese that is left in the baking dish.