CHICKEN PARMESAN WITH WHOLE WHEAT PASTA

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An enlightened version of a traditional family favorite- uses minimal fat while adding whole wheat pasta and baby spinach to this enlightening dish

Provided by weekend cooker

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 6 chicken pastas, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

9 ounces dry whole wheat spaghetti, uncooked
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Egg Beaters egg substitute, with yolk
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (26 1/2 ounce) can spaghetti sauce, divided
1 (6 ounce) package baby spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions omitting salt. Drain and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spread breadcrumbs evenly on a baking sheet.
  • Spray with cooking spray.
  • Bake 5-7 minutes or until crumbs are golden brown. emove from baking sheet, and cool.
  • Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees.
  • Combine bread crumbs, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, salt and pepper in a shallow dish, and set aside.
  • Pour egg beaters into second shallow dish and set aside.
  • Spray baking rack with cooking spray, and place on baking sheet, and set aside.
  • Dip each chicken breasts in egg beaters, then coat with seasoned bread crumbs. lace on baking rack, and lightly spray chicken with cooking spray.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
  • Top each chicken breasts with 2 tablespoons of spaghetti sauce, and 2 teaspoons cheese.
  • Bake for 5 minutes, or until cheese melts.
  • Heat remaining spaghetti sauce in large saucepan over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes, or until hot.
  • Add spinach and cook 2 minutes, or until spinach wilts.
  • Add cooked spaghetti, and toss to coat with sauce.
  • Continue heating until hot.
  • PLace spaghetti mixture on serving platter, and top with chicken.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.9, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 84.2, Sodium 862.9, Carbohydrate 62.3, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 7.9, Protein 40.1

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