Slim Chicken Parmesan

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 ounces whole wheat penne
• 4 (5 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup dry red
• 1 (28 ounce) diced tomatoes
• 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/3 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped

Recipe

• 1 in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the pasta until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
• 2 meanwhile, season the chicken with salt and pepper. in a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. add the chicken and cook, turning once, until browned, about 8 minutes; transfer to a plate.
• 3 in the same skillet, cook the garlic over medium heat until golden, about 1 minute. add the , bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. stir in the tomatoes and simmer until thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. return the chicken and any juices to the skillet, turning to coat. top each piece of chicken with some of the mozzarella and 1 teaspoon parmesan, cover and cook until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes; transfer to a platter.
• 4 add the pasta and parsley to the skillet, toss and season with salt. sprinkle with the remaining parmesan and serve alongside the chicken.