Easy Chicken Parmesan

Name: Easy Chicken Parmesan
Prep time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3/4 lb uncooked spaghetti, broken in half (from 1-lb box); 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ Classic Chicken Broth; 1 jar (26 oz) marinara sauce; 1/4 cup from 1 container (15 oz) Progresso™ Italian Style Bread Crumbs; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz); 1 egg; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb); 3 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

50 Minutes Prep 50 Minutes Total
4 Servings
880 Calories per Serving

This traditional Parmesan chicken is sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredient List

3/4 lb uncooked spaghetti, broken in half (from 1-lb box)
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ Classic Chicken Broth
1 jar (26 oz) marinara sauce
1/4 cup from 1 container (15 oz) Progresso™ Italian Style Bread Crumbs
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)
1 egg
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

Preparation

In 4-quart saucepan, heat spaghetti and broth just to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until al dente and liquid is almost absorbed. Remove from heat; let stand 1 minute. Reserve 1/2 cup marinara sauce. Toss remaining marinara sauce with spaghetti; cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Meanwhile, in shallow dish or pie plate, mix bread crumbs and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese until well blended. In another shallow dish or pie plate, beat egg. Dip each chicken breast into egg; coat in bread crumb mixture.
In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 4 to 6 minutes, turning once, until golden brown. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; cook 10 to 12 minutes longer, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).
To serve, place pasta on serving platter; top with chicken breasts. In microwavable bowl, cover and heat reserved 1/2 cup marinara sauce on High 30 to 60 seconds or until hot. Spoon over chicken. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and the basil.

Tips

For a complete meal, add a tossed salad and French bread.
Cooking the spaghetti in chicken broth is an easy way to add extra flavor to this classic chicken Parmesan.

Nutrition Information

Daily Values (Amount per serving)

Total Fat 25g 39%, Saturated Fat 11g 54%, Cholesterol 180mg 60%, Sodium 1870mg 78%, Potassium 1080mg 31%, Total Carbohydrate 101g 34%, Dietary Fiber 7g 30%, Vitamin A 35%, Vitamin C 15%, Calcium 25%, Iron 40%, Vitamin D 6%, Vitamin E 20%, Thiamin 50%, Riboflavin 40%, Niacin 100%, Vitamin B6 50%, Folic Acid 50%, Vitamin B12 10%, Pantothenic Acid 20%, Phosphorus 60%, Magnesium 30%, Zinc 25%, Selenium 150%, Copper 25%, Manganese 50%

Other Nutrients and Exchanges (Amount per serving)

Calories 880, Calories from Fat 230, Trans Fat 1/2g, Monounsaturated Fat 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat 4 1/2g, Soluble Fiber 2g, Insoluble Fiber 6g, Sugars 18g, Protein 62g, Beta-Carotene 50%, Omega-3 0g, Carbohydrate Choice 7, Starch 4 1/2, Fruit 0, Other Carbohydrate 1 1/2, Skim Milk 0, Low-Fat Milk 0, Milk 0, Vegetable 1 1/2, Very Lean Meat 6 1/2, Lean Meat 0, Medium-Fat Meat 0, High-Fat Meat 0, Fat 4, Fruits 0c, Vegetables 3/4c, Grains 3oz-eq, Meat & Beans 4oz-eq, Dairy 1/2c, Fats & Oils 3tsp