Skillet Chicken Parmesan

Servings: 4
WW PointsPlus: 9

1/3 cup bread crumbs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1 large egg
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
1 tbsp olive oil
3/4 cup marinara sauce
3/4 cup shredded, part-skim mozzarella cheese

1. In a shallow bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, oregano, and garlic salt. In another shallow bowl, beat the egg until frothy.

2. Wrap the chicken breasts in plastic wrap and place on a cutting board. Gently pound each breast with a mallet to an even thickness (about 1/2 inch). Dip each chicken breast into the beaten egg to coat, and then roll in the breadcrumb mixture.

3. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is browned and just cooked through.

4. Spoon the marinara sauce evenly on top of the chicken, and sprinkle the mozzarella on top. Cover the pan, reduce heat to low, and cook for 3 more minutes, or until the cheese melts.

**I served this recipe with broccoli florets and green beans that had been steamed for 3 minutes in the microwave. I added them to a chopped onion that had been sauteing in olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, garlic....to taste. :-)

Recipe Book: Eat What You Love by Marlene Koch