Lighter Chicken Parmesan

4 boneless/skinless chicken breasts (thin cut)

1 cup of plain bread crumbs

1/4 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons of butter, melted (I use Smart Balance)

3/4 cup mozzarella cheese (I use reduced fat)

1 jar of marinara sauce

salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 450 degrees

Spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray

In a bowl combine breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese and mix up. Then in another bowl melt the butter.

Place the chicken breasts on a flat service and sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides then brush with the melted butter and then coat them with the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.

Then place on the cookie sheet and spray the tops of the chicken with cooking spray and bake for 20 minutes, then turn then chicken and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes.

While chicken is cooking put the marinara sauce in a saucepan and heat on low.

Once chicken is cooked top with marinara sauce and then the mozzarella cheese.

Put back in the oven and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

I served the chicken parmesan over pasta and with a salad.

Enjoy!!!!