Lighter Chicken Parmesan Recipe - (4.4/5)

Ingredients

• Tomato Sauce:
• 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs (whole wheat)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 ounce grated Parmesan cheese (about 1/2 cup), plus extra for serving
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• salt and ground black pepper
• 2 large egg whites
• 1 tablespoon water
• Vegetable cooking spray
• 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts sliced horizontally into 6 cutlets
• 2 cups quick tomato sauce, warmed (see below)
• 3 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (about 3/4 cup)
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
• 3 cloves garlic, pressed or finely minced
• 1 quart tomato puree
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon basil