What's 4 dinner ? Baked Chicken Parmesan

This dish can be baked and reheated, covered, at 350^o F for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.

INGREDIENTS

Boneless skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1 1/4lbs.)

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

2 eggs, beaten

3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tbsp. vegetable oil

2 tbsps. butter

2 tbsps. all-purpose flour

1 1/4 cups milk

1 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. each of pepper, dried basil and oregano

3/4 cup prepared tomato sauce

1 cup grated mozzarella cheese

METHOD

1. Pat chicken dry. Pound to flatten slightly.

2. Dust chicken lightly with flour. Dip into egg.

3. Combine breadcrumbs with 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese. Pat breadcrumb mixture into the chicken.

4. Line a 9" x 13" baking dish with foil. Brush with vegetable oil. Arrange chicken in the dish in a single layer.

5. Bake in a preheated 400^o F oven for 20 minutes.

6. Meanwhile, in a medium sized saucepan, melt butter and whisk in 2 tbsps. flour. Cook without browning for 3 minutes.

7. Whisk in milk. Bring to a gentle boil. Add salt, pepper, basil and oregano. Reduce heat. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.

8. Spread some of the creamy sauce on each piece of chicken. Drizzle with tomato sauce. Sprinkle with grated mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese.

9. Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer.

Serves 4.

Preparation time: 30 minutes

Baking time: 35 minutes

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