Chicken Parmesan

Portion Size: 4 oz. chicken plus 2 oz topping

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
8 (4 oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
½ cup parmesan cheese
1-2 cups Italian seasoned or plain dry breadcrumbs
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsleyWash, trim and chop
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup nonfat milk
¼ cup olive oil
For gluten free (GF): Use GF breadcrumbs. Always check each ingredient to be sure it is gluten free.

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Lightly pound chicken breasts into ¼-inch thickness.
2Combine milk and oil in a shallow dish.
3In a separate shallow dish combine breadcrumbs, parsley, parmesan cheese and garlic.
4Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
5Dip chicken breast in milk mixture and then in bread crumb mixture.  Repeat with each breast and arrange 1 inch apart on baking dish.
6Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.Cook chicken until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates