Basil Chicken Parmigiana

Name: Basil Chicken Parmigiana
Prep time: 29 min
Cook time: 29 min
Total time: 29 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 680 grams skinned and boned chicken breasts; 118 milliliters egg substitute; 59 milliliters sliced fresh basil; 158 milliliters Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs; 113 grams cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 118 milliliters grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 2 Tbsps minced fresh Italian parsley; 737 grams low-fat pasta sauce; 227 grams uncooked whole wheat rotini

Basil Chicken Parmigiana might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 22% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 347 calories, 32g of protein, and 9g of fat. This recipe serves 8. 1 person found this recipe to be flavorful and satisfying. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. Head to the store and pick up parsley, mozzarella cheese, basil, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the egg substitute you could follow this main course with the Blueberry Cake as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 29 minutes.

Instructions

Prepare pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and oil.

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Pasta

Salt

Cooking Oil

Drain and keep warm.

Cut each chicken breast into 2 pieces.

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Chicken Breast

Place each piece between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; flatten to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.

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Meat

Wrap

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Plastic Wrap

Meat Tenderizer

Rolling Pin

Combine 2/3 cup breadcrumbs and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Dip chicken in egg substitute, and dredge in breadcrumb mixture.

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Parmesan

Egg Substitute

Breadcrumbs

Whole Chicken

Dip

Brown chicken, in batches, in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, 1 to 2 minutes on each side; remove chicken from skillet.

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Whole Chicken

Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Stir together pasta sauce and basil; spoon half of sauce into an 11- x 7- inch baking dish. Arrange chicken in an even layer over sauce; pour remaining sauce over chicken.

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Pasta Sauce