Ingredients
2 servings
- •2 chicken breasts
- •2 eggs, beaten
- •1 ball fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
- •1 jar marinara sauce, heated
- •whole wheat pasta
- •fresh basil, for garnish
- •½ cup panko bread crumbs
- •½ cup parmesan cheese
- •1 tablespoon fresh basil
- •½ teaspoon garlic powder
- •2 teaspoons dried oregano
- •¼ teaspoon salt
- •¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (215°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine the panko, parmesan cheese, basil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Beat the 2 eggs in a shallow dish. Dredge the chicken in the egg wash, then coat with the bread crumb mixture.
- Transfer the breaded chicken breasts to a greased roasting pan. Top the chicken with 2 small slices of mozzarella.
- Bake for 20-25 min, until the cheese and bread crumbs have turned golden brown and the chicken is cooked through, or until it has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (73°C).
- Serve with whole wheat spaghetti, marinara sauce, and a sprinkle of fresh basil.
- Enjoy!
Nutritional Facts
Per 2 servings
- Calories: 791
- Carbohydrate: 40g
- Fat: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 84g
- Sugar: 15g