Baked Parmesan Chicken
Ingredients:
• 4 chicken breasts, about 8 oz each, sliced in half lengthwise to make 8
• 3/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (You can also use GR or Whole Wheat crumbs)
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp butter, melted (or olive oil)
• 3/4 cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup marinara
• cooking spray
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 450°F. Spray a large baking sheet lightly with spray.
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Combine breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese in a bowl. Melt the butter in another bowl. Lightly brush the butter onto the chicken, then dip into breadcrumb mixture. Place on baking sheet and repeat with the remaining chicken.
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Lightly spray a little more oil on top and bake in the oven for 25 minutes.
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Remove from oven, spoon 1 tbsp sauce over each piece of chicken and top each with 1 1/2 tbsp of shredded mozzarella cheese.
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Bake 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted.