Chicken Parmesan
My family LOVES pasta. I think my husband would eat it several times a week if he could! He especially likes to have pasta before one of his hockey games - he has been playing for fun since he was a kid. Jayda and I are his biggest fans! ;) But I digress...
As much as we love pasta, we get tired of the usual spaghetti, lasagna, and baked ziti. I had completely forgotten about the one and only Chicken Parmesan! After looking through some old recipes, I did some tweaking to create a recipe that would be clean AND 21 Day Fix-approved for those who are using the portion-controlled system. If you would like some more info on this system, send me an email and let me know! It has helped my challengers and I to learn the ropes of eating clean and turn it into a lifestyle.
The verdict: it was GOOD! Try it out and let me know what you think!
Note: You could definitely add in some more veggies to your sauce: sliced mushrooms, diced zucchini, etc. Get creative and eat your veggies!
Chicken Parmesan 4 servings
21 Day Fix Containers: 1 Red, 1 Yellow, 1 Green, 1 Blue, 2 tsp Ingredients:
4 - 4 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced lengthwise to be thin
½ tsp pepper, divided
¼ tsp garlic powder
½ cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
2 Tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese
8 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 cup white onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes (low sodium & sugar)
2 tsp Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
1 ⅓ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Dried or fresh parsley or basil for topping
2 cups cooked whole wheat spaghetti noodles
Directions:
1. Rub the chicken breasts with the chicken breasts with ¼ tsp pepper and garlic powder.
2. Mix breadcrumbs. Parmesan and 2 tsp oil in a small bowl; set aside.
3. Preheat broiler to high.
4. Heat 6 tsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Set aside on a plate.
5. Add onion and garlic to the pan and cook until soft, about 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Add in crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt and the remaining ¼ teaspoon pepper, and cook until warmed through and slightly bubbling.
7. Pour sauce mixture into a 9x9 or 9x13 casserole/baking dish.
8. Place chicken breasts onto the sauce and turn to coat each breast with sauce. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over each piece of chicken, then top each breast with the breadcrumb mixture.
9. Place dish in oven and broil until the cheese is melted, about 1 minute. Be sure to watch it so it doesn’t burn - it won’t take long!
10. Portion out about ½ cup of noodles on each plate. Top each portion with ¼ of the chicken breasts and 3/4 - 1 cup of sauce.
