Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Herbed Chicken Parmesan

                         Make 4 servings
This lightened version of an Italian favorite loses some of the fat but none of the flavor.

I/3            cup (1-1/2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese , divided
1/4            cup dry breadcrumbs
1               tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2            teaspoon dried basil
1/4            teaspoon salt , divided
1               large egg white , lightly beated
1               pound chicken breast tenders
1               tablespoon butter
1-1/2         cups bottled fat-free tomato-basil pasta sauce (such as Muir Glen Organic)
2              teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/4           teaspoon black pepper
1/3           cup (1-1/2 ounces) shredded provolone cheese

Preheat Broiler:
1.         Combine 2 tablespoons of Parmesan , breadcrumbs , parsley , basil and 1/8 teaspoon salt in shallow dish. Place egg white in a shallow dish. Dip each chicken tender in eggwhite ; dredge in the breadcrumb mixture . Melt butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat . Add chicken ; cook 3 minutes on each side until done . Set aside .
2 .        Combine 1/8 teaspoon salt , pasta sauce , vinegar and pepper in a mircowave-safe bowl . Cover with plastic wrap ; vent. Mircowave 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 .

12 comments:

  1. What a delicious meal! I absolutely love it! Thanks for sharing, Nee!

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    1. Hi Nellie , the good part is is's so quick and easy , thanks for stopping by :).

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  2. Wow, this looks scrumptious! I'm coming right over! Save a place for me! :)

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    1. Hi Joyce , there's always room for friends , thanks for stopping by :).

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  3. i can already imagine how tasty this is!

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    1. Hi Lena , It is a tasty and fast dish for busy people and a great comfort food , thanks for stopping by :).

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  4. Daer Nee, This looks delicious! One of my favorites for sure...Thanks for sharing,,,Have a blessed day! Dottie :)

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    1. or stopping by :).Hi Dottie , one of my favorites also , I love to share , thanks fp

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  5. Gosh, you've done a terrific job updating a classic recipe! This looks so wonderful - thanks!

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    1. Hi John , with four small kids , I try a little of different spices , I am lucky , they love everything , mostly :D , thanks for stopping by :)

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  6. Dear Nee, What a delicious looking plate. A perfect meal.
    Blessings dear. Catherine xo

    p.s. Please stop by and enter my giveaway for the 100 Cookie Cookbook. Thank you

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  7. Hi Catherine , it's so quick and easy . I will enter your giveaway , thanks for the invite and thanks for stopping by :0

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