Ritzy Chicken

This recipe for chicken breasts takes a walk on the lighter side when they're browned on the stove top, then baked in a light but creamy sauce with mozzarella cheese and lots of fresh parsley.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 327 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 egg whites
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ¾ cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can fat-free evaporated milk (divided)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until the oil shimmers; meanwhile, beat the egg whites until frothy in a bowl, and place the bread crumbs in a separate flat bowl. Dip the chicken breasts into the egg white, dredge in crumbs, and brown on both sides in the hot oil until golden, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Place the chicken breasts into the baking dish.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix about 3 tablespoons of evaporated milk with the cornstarch until smooth. Pour the rest of the evaporated milk into a saucepan, and mix in Parmesan cheese, parsley, and black pepper. Over medium-low heat, bring the milk mixture just to a bare simmer, and whisk in the cornstarch mixture; let cook until thickened, about 1 minute. Pour the sauce over the chicken breasts; sprinkle top with mozzarella cheese.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese has melted, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a chicken breast should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).