Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup whole-wheat bread crumbs

• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

• 2 eggs, slightly beaten

• 4 thinly sliced boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 ounces each)

• 2 tablespoons , plus 1 teaspoon olive oil

• 1 cup marinara sauce

• 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese

• 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth

• 4 cloves smashed garlic

• 1 1/2 pounds green beans

• 1/2 pound sliced mushrooms

• 1/8 teaspoon salt

• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Place bread crumbs and flour separately in 2 shallow dishes and the eggs in a shallow bowl. Coat chicken in flour and dip in egg, shaking off excess. Coat with bread crumbs and place on a plate.
3. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium-high heat. Saute chicken 2 to 3 minutes per side, until browned.
4. In the bottom of a baking dish, mix 1/4 cup of the marinara sauce with 2 tablespoons water. Place chicken in dish and top each with 3 tablespoons sauce and 3 tablespoons cheese. Bake at 350 degrees F, covered, for 15 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, simmer broth and garlic, covered, 2 minutes. Add the green beans and mushrooms and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes, until tender. Drain and toss with the remaining teaspoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Serve with chicken.