Title: Chicken Parmesan From Lhj
Categories: Chicken
Yield: 4 Servings

4 Boneless skinless chicken
-breast halves
1/4 ts Salt
1/4 ts Pepper
1/4 c All-purpose flour
1 lg Egg; beaten
1/2 c Plain dry bread crumbs
2 tb Olive oil
1 c Sliced white mushrooms
14 1/2 ounce pizza-style sauce;
-or chunky marinara sauce ,
-(up to 14)
1 tb Chopped fresh flat-leaf
-parsley
1 md Zucchini; cut lengthwise
-into 8 slices
1 c Shredded mozzarella cheese

1. Heat oven to 375°F. Place chicken between 2 sheets of wax paper. Gently
pound 1/2-inch thick with rolling pin or mallet. Sprinkle chicken with salt
and pepper. Place flour, beaten egg and bread crumbs separately into 3
shallow dishes. Dip chicken in flour, shaking off excess, then in egg, then
in crumbs, pressing firmly to coat.

2. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden, 3
to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to 13x9-inch shallow baking dish. Add
mushrooms to skillet; cook 30 seconds. Add sauce and parsley; cook,
stirring, 3 minutes.

3. Layer zucchini in shallow microwave-proof dish. Sprinkle with 1
tablespoon water. Cover with plastic wrap, leaving one corner open to vent.
Microwave on High 2 minutes; drain.

4. Place 2 zucchini slices in an X pattern on each chicken breast. Pour
sauce evenly over zucchini and sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered 10
minutes until cheese is melted.

NOTES : Use your favorite marinara sauce, adding mushrooms for meaty
texture. A layer of zucchini adds fresh flavor. Baking Time: 10 minutes
Degree Of Difficulty: Easy Microwave
Recipe by: Ladies Home Journal

Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #941 by "abprice@wf.net" on
Dec 2, 1997