Basil Chicken Parmigiana

Submitted by SouthernBell2627

"This recipe is from "Southern Living" magazine, January 2006. Excellent and delicious!"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 8 ounces uncooked rotini whole wheat pasta
• 4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2⁄3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1⁄2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
• 1⁄2 cup egg substitute
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 (26 ounce) jar low fat prepared pasta sauce (low-fat, if desired)
• 1⁄4 cup fresh basil, sliced
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (low-fat, if desired)
• 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, minced

directions

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and oil. Drain and keep warm.
2. Cut each chicken breast into 2 pieces. Place each piece between 2 sheets of plastic wrap (heavy duty); flatten to 1/4-inch thick using a rolling pin or meat mallet.
3. Combine 2/3 cup breadcrumbs and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Dip chicken in egg substiture, and pull through breadcrumb mixture.
4. Brown chicken, in batches, in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from skillet.
5. Stir together pasta sauce and basil; spoon half of sauce into an 11x7-inch baking dish. Arrange chicken in an even layer over sauce; pour remaining sauce over chicken. Sprinkle with mozzarella and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until mozzarella is lightly browned and sauce is bubbly. Remove from oven and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons parsley Serve chicken over hot cooked pasta.

Reviews

[bsneary]

Ymmy! Iwas looking for something new to make for my DH diet. This was perfect. I used low fat sauce and cheese.