Baked Chicken Parmesan

Serves: 8

One Serving: 1 piece

PointsPlus: 6

INGREDIENTS:

4 (8 oz) chicken breast halves, sliced in half to make 8

¾ cup seasoned breadcrumbs

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tbsp butter, melted (or olive oil)

¾ cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese

1 cup marinara sauce

Cooking spray

     

  DIRECTIONS:

1.  Preheat oven to 450°. Spray a large baking sheet lightly with spray.

2.  Combine breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese on a plate. Melt the butter in a small bowl. Lightly brush the butter onto the chicken, and then dip into breadcrumb mixture. Place on baking sheet and repeat with the remaining chicken.

3.  Lightly spray a little more oil on top and bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Turn chicken over, and bake another 5 minutes.

4.  Remove from oven, spoon 1 tbsp sauce over each piece of chicken and top each with 1 ½ tbsp of shredded mozzarella cheese. Bake 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted.

  

Adapted From: Gina’s Skinny Recipes – Skinnytaste.com