
CHICKEN PARMESAN



INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/2 cups crispy Panko style plain bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 1/2 teaspoons organic Italian seasoning divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt divided
- 1/2 cup organic 100% egg whites
- 6 4 ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts pounded 1/2-inch thick
- 3 tablespoons organic extra virgin olive oil
- 1 28 ounce can organic crushed tomatoes with basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 cup organic shredded mozzarella cheese
DIRECTIONS
Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning and ½ teaspoon salt in a shallow dish. Place egg whites in another shallow dish.
Coat chicken breasts with egg white and then bread crumb mixture. Set aside.
In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sauté chicken breasts until browned on both sides (about 3-5 minutes). Transfer chicken to a greased 13x9-inch baking dish; set aside.
In large bowl, combine tomatoes, garlic, remaining Italian seasoning and salt. Pour over chicken. Top with mozzarella cheese.
Bake, covered, in a preheated 350°F oven 35-40 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 170°F. Remove cover last 10 minutes of baking.