Quick Chicken Parmesan
Ready In: 22 mins
Serves: 4
Yields: 4 servings of 1 chicken breast and 2 tablespoons sau
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless 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
- 3⁄4 cup preshredded lowfat mozzarella cheese
- 1⁄2 cup marinara sauce
Directions
- 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 poung the breast to about 1/3-inch thickness. Pat breasts dry with a paper towel.
- 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.
- Warm oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. When oil simmers, add chicken breast 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.
- Meanwhile, warm marinara sauce in microwave or small saucepan for 1 to 2 minutes. Spoon about 2 tablespoons sauce over each breast. Serve immediately.
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