Lightened Up Chicken Parmesan

Growing up, I always looked forward to having Chicken Parmesan for dinner.  So naturally, it does rotate through the dinner cycle frequently.  I've put a healthier twist onto this recipe by omitting the flour and Italian bread crumbs and substituting them with a healthier alternative.  My boyfriend didn't notice the difference, so I consider this a healthier success!

Lightened Up Chicken Parmesan

Serves 2

Ingredients

• 8-10 oz. thin strip chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup oat flour or 1/2 cup oats ground into flour 
• 2 t Italian seasoning
• 1 egg white 
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup Homemade Pasta Sauce
• 1/4 cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
2. I a shallow bowl, combine the oat flour and Italian seasoning
3. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg white
4. Dip each chicken breast into the egg white then into the oat mixture then onto a baking sheet
5. Season with additional salt and pepper
6. Evenly distribute the sauce and each onto the top of each chicken breast
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese begins to melt (I used very thin chicken strips so my bake time was very short)