Light Chicken Parmesan

10 ingredients
23 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread, torn into pieces
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • Coarse salt and ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg white
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 to 8 ounces each)
  • 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (3 ounces)
  • 1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes in puree
  • 1 garlic clove, minced

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 425F, with rack in upper third.
  2. 2
    Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
  3. 3
    In a food processor, combine bread, Parmesan, oil, and a pinch each of salt and pepper.
  4. 4
    Pulse until coarse crumbs form; transfer to a shallow bowl.
  5. 5
    Place flour in a second shallow bowl; season with salt and pepper.
  6. 6
    Place egg white in a third shallow bowl, and beat with a fork until frothy.
  7. 7
    Dip top side of a chicken breast half in flour, shaking off excess.
  8. 8
    Dip same side in egg white, letting excess drip off, then in breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere.
  9. 9
    (Do not bread other side.)
  10. 10
    Repeat with remaining chicken and transfer, breaded side up, to prepared baking sheet.
  11. 11
    Bake until breadcrumbs are crisp and browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
  12. 12
    Remove from oven; sprinkle with mozzarella.
  13. 13
    Continue baking until chicken is cooked through and cheese is lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.
  14. 14
    Meanwhile, place tomatoes (with puree) in a large skillet, and break them up with your fingers.
  15. 15
    Add garlic; season with salt and pepper.
  16. 16
    Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until sauce has thickened, 6 to 8 minutes.
  17. 17
    Serve chicken with a generous amount of tomato sauce.
  18. 18
    (Per Serving)
  19. 19
    Calories: 389
  20. 20
    Fat: 8.3g (2.3g Saturated Fat)
  21. 21
    Protein: 55.9g
  22. 22
    Carbohydrates: 18g
  23. 23
    Fiber: 2.7g

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