Herbed Chicken Parmesan

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1/3 cup (1 1/2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided (used 4C brand)1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs (used whole wheat 4C brand)1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1 large egg white, lightly beaten 1 pound chicken breast tenders 1 tablespoon butter (used earth balance vegan sticks)1 1/2 cups bottled fat-free tomato-basil pasta sauce (used Newman's Own Tomato and Basil)2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar1/4 teaspoon black pepper1/3 cup (1 1/2 ounces) shredded provolone cheese (used Sargento Reduced Fat slices)
Directions
Preheat broiler.
Combine 2 tablespoons of Parmesan, breadcrumbs, parsley, basil, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a shallow dish. Place egg white in a shallow dish. Dip each chicken tender in egg white; dredge in the breadcrumb mixture. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 minutes on each side or until done. Set aside.
Combine 1/8 teaspoon salt, pasta sauce, vinegar, and pepper in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap; vent. Microwave sauce mixture at HIGH 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Pour the sauce over chicken in pan. Sprinkle evenly with the remaining Parmesan and provolone cheese. Wrap handle of pan with foil, and broil 2 minutes or until the cheese melts.

Serving Size: Makes 4 portions

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user THESHRINKINLADY.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 272.7
  • Total Fat: 9.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 72.9 mg
  • Sodium: 682.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 14.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.8 g
  • Protein: 32.3 g

Member Reviews
  • EADAMUK
    I made this and it was the bomb! - 6/7/12