Chicken Parmesan
A healthier version of classic comfort food. We cut out the fried outer crust while keeping with the traditional flavors.
To cut the acidity in the tomato sauce, try adding sugar.
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Ingredients
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8
oz
Boneless Chicken Breast
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1
tbsp
Olive Oil
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1/2
cup
Pasta Sauce Low sodium
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2
oz
Mozzarella Cheese Part Skim; Shredded
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Salt to taste
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Pepper to taste
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Clean chicken breast of any visible fat and grizzle. Holding your knife parallel to the cutting board, slice breast in half, laterally, creating two thin chicken cutlets.
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Heat oil in oven proof sauté pan. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
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Place breast in to pan and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
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Flip chicken breasts and spread 1⁄4 cup of pasta sauce on each breast.
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Sprinkle 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of cheese over each sauced piece and place pan in oven until cooked through and cheese has melted, about 7 minutes.
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Serve next to cooked linguini garnished with additional sauce.
Nutrition Info
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Calories:
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285
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Trans Fat:
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15g
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Saturated Fat:
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5.1g
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Sodium:
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268mg
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Potassium:
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229mg
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Total Carbohydrate:
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5g
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Dietary Fiber:
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1g
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Protein:
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34g
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
-
Clean chicken breast of any visible fat and grizzle. Holding your knife parallel to the cutting board, slice breast in half, laterally, creating two thin chicken cutlets.
-
Heat oil in oven proof sauté pan. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
-
Place breast in to pan and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
-
Flip chicken breasts and spread 1⁄4 cup of pasta sauce on each breast.
-
Sprinkle 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of cheese over each sauced piece and place pan in oven until cooked through and cheese has melted, about 7 minutes.
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Serve next to cooked linguini garnished with additional sauce.
Nutrition Info
- Calories:
- 285
- Trans Fat:
- 15g
- Saturated Fat:
- 5.1g
- Sodium:
- 268mg
- Potassium:
- 229mg
- Total Carbohydrate:
- 5g
- Dietary Fiber:
- 1g
- Protein:
- 34g