Classic Chicken Parmesan
Ingredients
- 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves ⓘ
- 2 cups (3 1/2 ounces) low-fat whole wheat crackers (such as Breton) ⓘ
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano, divided ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder ⓘ
- Cooking spray ⓘ
- 1 cup finely chopped onion (about 1 medium) ⓘ
- 3 garlic cloves, minced ⓘ
- 1/4 cup dry red wine
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
- 1/4 teaspoon salt ⓘ
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ⓘ
- 1/3 cup (about 1 1/2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese ⓘ
- 4 cups hot cooked linguine (about 8 ounces uncooked pasta)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Place chicken breast halves between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap, and pound each chicken breast half to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or small heavy skillet.
- Place whole wheat crackers, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and garlic powder in a food processor; pulse 5 times or until coarse crumbs measure 1 1/4 cups. Place the cracker mixture in a shallow bowl, and dredge chicken in cracker mixture. Place chicken in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until the chicken is done.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion; saute 2 minutes. Add garlic; saute 1 minute or until mixture begins to brown. Add wine; cook 1 minute or until most of liquid evaporates. Stir in tomatoes, remaining 1 teaspoon oregano, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
- Spoon 2 cups tomato mixture over cooked chicken; sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350° for 5 minutes or until cheese melts and sauce is bubbly. Remove from oven; let stand 5 minutes. Pour remaining 2 cups tomato mixture over cooked pasta, and toss. Serve pasta with chicken. Garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
671
kcal
34% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).