Chicken Parmesan—The Weekender
A great family weekend lunch for after those morning activities. Get together and have a nice warm lunch; serve with a side Caesar salad (with low-fat dressing) and a fruit and berry salad.
INGREDIENTS | SERVES 4
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
3/4 teaspoon diced rosemary
1/4 teaspoon paprika
3 egg whites
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
Sauce:
3/4 cup tomato sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
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1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray it with nonstick cooking spray.
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2. On a large plate, combine bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, rosemary, and paprika. Blend well.
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3. In a shallow bowl, lightly beat egg whites.
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4. Dip each piece of chicken into egg whites, then into bread crumb mixture. Coat both sides of chicken. Place chicken on baking sheet.
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5. Bake for 20 minutes on one side and then turn chicken. Bake for another 10 minutes or so, until chicken is cooked through and crisp on the outside.
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6. While chicken is baking, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan, combine tomato sauce, garlic, parsley, and basil over medium heat for 5 minutes.
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7. Remove sauce from heat.
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8. Place chicken on a serving plate, and top with tomato sauce and remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.

