This Chicken Parmesan recipe is easy, simple, and classic. Choose your favorite pasta and pasta sauce recipe.
Chicken Parmigiana with Pasta
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
8 Chicken Cutlets (may use breaded chicken tenders for ease)
1 Egg, slightly beaten
2 oz Skim Milk
1 cup Breadcrumbs
1 Tbsp Canola Oil
2 Tbsp Favorite Pasta Sauce
1/4 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
Pasta of choice
Directions
- Dip chicken cutlets into egg with milk, then dip into breadcrumbs.
- In a large frying pan add a small amount of oil. Quickly fry cutlets turning once.
- Layer cutlets in shallow baking pan.
- Spread 1 teaspoon of pasta sauce on each cutlet, sprinkle with ½ Tbsp cheese.
- Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until cheese melts.
- Serve with your favorite pasta and sauce along with sautéed spinach.”
Modification (Gluten-Free)
1. Use a Gluten-Free Chicken Cutlet.
2. Use a Gluten-Free Pasta Sauce.
Nutrition Facts. Yields: 8 servings. Analysis per Serving: Calories (kcal) 262; Protein (g) 38; Carbohydrates (g) 7; Total Dietary Fiber (g) 0; Total Sugars (g) 1; Added Sugar (g) 0; Fat (g) 8; Saturated Fat (g) 2; Cholesterol (mg) 139; Calcium (mg) 58; Potassium (mg) 462; Sodium (mg) 687
Meal Planning
Breakfast
1/3 cup Raisin Bran
1 small Banana
1 cup Skim or Soy Milk
Coffee, Tea, Water
Lunch
2 cup Mixed Greens
1/3 cup Black Beans
1/4 cup Diced Tomatoes
1/4 cup Diced Onions
1/2 cup Salsa
10 (1 oz) Tortilla Chips, baked, low-fat
Water/Unsweetened Beverage
Dinner
4 oz Chicken Parmesan
1/3 cup Pasta
1/4 cup Pasta Sauce
1/2 cup Spinach
Water/Unsweetened Beverage
Snacks
Plan Snacks throughout the day. Add an endless salad to any meal or snack.
The Fat-free Vinaigrettes are free to consume.
1 Apple, sliced with
1 Tbsp Peanut Butter
8 Cashews
1 cup Skim or Soy Milk
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