Ragu No Frying Chicken Parmesan

A great recipe for a classic dish with a twist that will help you save time. What could be better?

Yield: Serves 4
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Cost per serving*: $ 2.37
Cost per recipe*: $ 9.48

* Based on average retail prices at national supermarkets.

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/4 lbs.)
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs
1 jar (1 lb. 10 oz.) Ragu® Old World Style® Pasta Sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 4 oz.)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°. Dip chicken in egg, then bread crumbs.
2. Arrange chicken in 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Bake 20 minutes.
3. Pour Pasta Sauce over chicken; top with cheese. Bake an additional 10 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Serve, if desired, with hot cooked pasta.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 450, Calories From Fat 130, Total Fat 14g, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 155mg, Sodium 1470mg, Dietary Fiber 4g, Sugars 11g, Protein 46g

Tip: Most dishes that call for frying can be baked to cut down on the fat. Try substituting eggplant for chicken for a vegetarian version.