BASIC CHICKEN PARMIGIANA

Basic Chicken Parmigiana image

-Heather Sauter, Silver Spring, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

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Ingredients

2 small onions, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes
2 teaspoons each dried basil, thyme and oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons salt-free herb seasoning blend
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Hot cooked spaghetti

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onions in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomato sauce, tomatoes, basil, thyme, oregano and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. , Meanwhile, place the milk, flour and egg in separate shallow bowls. In another shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan and herb seasoning. Dip chicken in milk; roll in flour. Dip in egg; coat with crumb mixture. , In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter over medium heat until golden brown and a thermometer reads 170°. Sprinkle with mozzarella. Cover and cook 3-4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve over spaghetti; top with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 756 calories, Fat 33g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 227mg cholesterol, Sodium 2032mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 49g protein.