Quick Chicken Parmesan

Total Time: 22 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 7 mins

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 5 ounces each)
• 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• 1 large egg
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup preshredded lowfat mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup marinara sauce

Recipe

• 1 place chicken breasts flat sides down on a sheet of plastic wrap. cover with another sheet of plastic wrap. using a small saucepan or rolling pin, lightly poung the breast to about 1/3-inch thickness. pat breasts dry with a paper towel.
• 2 in a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and oregano. in another bowl, lightly beat egg and salt. brush both sides of chicken breasts with egg, then lightly coat with crumb mixture.
• 3 warm oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. when oil simmers, add chicken breast and cook about 3 minutes per side, until golden brown. sprinkle mozzarella evenly on top of chicken breasts in last minute of cooking. transfer breasts to serving plates.
• 4 meanwhile, warm marinara sauce in microwave or small saucepan for 1 to 2 minutes. spoon about 2 tablespoons sauce over each breast. serve immediately.