Parmesan Chicken

This is such a delicious chicken dish. The herb coating on the chicken gets golden brown and nice and crispy.

Parmesan Chicken

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cups spaghetti sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 8 ounces spaghetti noodles, cooked and drained

Directions:

1. In a shallow bowl combine the bread crumbs, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon oregano, basil and black pepper.
2. In another shallow bowl combine the egg and water.
3. Cut each chicken breast in half horizontally, making 4 thinner chicken breasts. Dip each chicken breast in the egg mixture and coat with the crumb mixture.
4. In a large skillet melt the butter, over medium heat and cook the chicken on both sides until completely cooked.
5. Meanwhile in a large saucepan combine the spaghetti sauce, garlic powder and remaining oregano. Cook over medium heat until heated through.
6. Serve chicken over noodles, then top with spaghetti sauce and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese.

Enjoy!!!

Serves: 4
Calories: 496
Total Fat: 15g
   Saturated: 7.6g
   Polyunsaturated: 0.7g
   Monounsaturated: 1.1g
   Trans: 0g
Cholesterol: 122.3mg
Sodium: 669.4mg
Potassium: 119.3mg
Total Carbs: 59.3g
   Dietary Fiber: 4.1g
   Sugars: 5.9g
Protein: 32.3g
Vitamin A: 19%
Vitamin C: 4.8%
Calcium: 26.4%
Iron: 21.3%
*The nutritional information will vary slightly depending on the brands you use.
*Adapted from Taste of Home Dinner on a Dime cookbook.