Mini Chicken Parmesan

Fun fact about me is that I would much rather have a mini version of something rather that a full size.  It could be pancakes, waffles, or this mini chicken parmesan.  This whole plate is only 8 Weight Watchers points!

Hannah showed me a trick where you slice chicken, then put the cut side on the cutting board and then press.  That way you are ensured a thin and crispy piece of chicken.  While Hannah makes her chicken so thin that you can read a newspaper through it, I only slightly pressed my chicken so that it is still nice and juicy once cooked.   

On the side of my chicken I sautéed zucchini and made red lentil pasta on the side.  I was skeptical of red lentil pasta, but it’s actually growing on me.  And one 2 ounce dried serving is only 4 WW points, has 13 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber.  It’s also less carbs than traditional pasta.

Recently I purchased this Kinder’s Blend, which is a blend of salt, pepper and garlic and I like it on most everything for quick easy seasoning.  Feel free to use a combo of salt, pepper and garlic powder for this recipe though.

Terlato Pasta Sauce

Terlato pasta sauce is one of my splurges because it tastes like you simmered it all day, yet it’s only 30 calories for ½ cup and just 1 Weight Watchers point, and even at $9.99 a jar from Mariano’s, six servings at $1.67 per serving is 100% worth it to me.  It’s great for a pizza sauce too.

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Mini Chicken Parmesan

Yield: 1 serving

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

This plate looks like its from a restaurant, but it's ready in 20 minutes. 8 Weight Watchers points and 62 grams of protein!

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Ingredients

• 6 ounces chicken
• 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Kinder's Blend (salt, pepper, garlic powder)
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 large egg
• 2 ounces red lentil pasta
• 1 small zucchini
• 1/2 cup Terlato kitchen pasta sauce (or sauce of choice)
• 14 grams part skim mozzarella
• fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the chicken:
Slice the chicken breast into 4 equal pieces. Turn each piece sideways on a cutting board and gently press or pound until evenly flattened.

Set up the breading station:
On one plate, combine the panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, Kinder’s Blend, dried oregano, and dried parsley.
In a second plate, scramble the egg.

Bread the chicken:
Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, then firmly press into the breadcrumb mixture, coating both sides well.

Cook the chicken:
Lightly spray a skillet with avocado oil and heat over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side (depending on thickness) until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Cook the pasta:
While the chicken cooks, prepare the red lentil pasta according to package instructions. Drain, add the pasta sauce, and heat for about 1 minute until warmed through.

Sauté the zucchini:
In a small skillet, spray with avocado oil and sauté the zucchini with salt and pepper for 5–6 minutes, until tender but not mushy.

Melt the cheese:
Once the chicken is fully cooked, top each piece with mozzarella cheese. Place under the broiler on high for 1–2 minutes, just until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Assemble & serve:
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of sauce over each piece of chicken. Serve alongside the red lentil pasta and sautéed zucchini. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

As of the date of this publication, this plate is 8 Weight Watchers points. If you count calories or macros: 586 calories, 14 fat, 58 carbs, 7 fiber and 62 grams of protein.

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Make Weight Watchers work for YOU

Eating healthy doesn’t mean living on salads or giving up the foods you actually enjoy. For me, everything finally clicked when I stopped trying to eat the “perfect” way and started doing Weight Watchers in a way that worked for how I like to eat. Real meals, satisfying portions, and foods that feel comforting and familiar, like this dinner. When you learn how to make the plan fit your life (instead of forcing your life to fit the plan), it becomes sustainable, and that’s when the real progress happens.

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