Cheesy Chicken Parmigiana

Dinner

My husband used to order chicken parmigiana at restaurants for years. I found this cheesy chicken parmesan recipe in our local newspaper, adjusted it for two and began making this at home. After 50 years of marriage, I still enjoy making his favorite recipes.

Average Rating: 4.6

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Cook: 15 min.
YIELD: 2 servings.

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 large egg
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
Fresh basil leaves, optional

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a shallow bowl, lightly beat the egg. In another shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Dip chicken in egg, then coat with crumb mixture.
3. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat until a thermometer reads 165°, about 5 minutes on each side. Top with mozzarella cheese. Cover and cook until cheese is melted, 3-4 minutes longer. Serve with tomato sauce. If desired, sprinkle with basil and additional parmesan.

Nutrition Facts

1 chicken breast half: 444 calories, 26g fat (8g saturated fat), 166mg cholesterol, 1496mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein.