BAKED CHICKEN WITH PASTA SAUCE

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This easy Italian specialty makes a family-pleasing main course. Shared by Gert Kaiser of Kenosha, Wisconsin, it features delicious seasoned chicken breast halves in a flavorful pasta sauce and comes together in minutes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large egg
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1 jar (26 ounces) garden-style pasta sauce
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Hot cooked pasta, optional

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, beat the egg. Place the bread crumbs in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in egg, then coat with crumbs. Place in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-22 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170° Pour pasta sauce over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese. , Bake 12-14 minutes longer or until sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted. Serve with pasta if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 1369mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 49g protein.

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