Parmesan Chicken

 Parmesan chicken

4 chicken breast halves (about 2 pounds), skinned and boned

1/3 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs

¼ teaspoon dried whole basil

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 egg, slight beaten

Vegetable cooking spray

1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

 ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Place each chicken breast between 2 sheets of waxed paper; flatten to ¼ inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.

Combine breadcrumbs, ¼ teaspoon basil, and pepper. Dip chicken pieces in egg; dredge in breadcrumbs mixture.

Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Place chicken breasts in a skillet, and cook until lightly browned on both sides. Remove from the skillet, and arrange chicken breasts in a 12xix2 inch baking dish. 

Combine tomato sauce, garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon basil; pour over chicken. Sprinkle it with parmesan cheese. Cover and bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese; bake for an additional 5 minutes. Yield: 4 servings