Chicken Parmesan with Sundried Tomato Sauce

  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, if desired
  • 4 (4-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 egg white, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more if needed
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomato sauce

Preheat oven to 350F.

Combine the flour, parmesan, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl or plate with a rim.

Place chicken breasts in a gallon sized Ziploc bag. Using a meat mallet, pound meat on both sides until it is flattened to 1/4 to 1/2 of an inch. (Some are easier to flatten than others. If they are really thick, I will cut them in half through the middle into to thinner breasts).

Coat each piece of chicken egg white, then dip both sides into the in parmesan mixture. In a cast iron skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces to the pan, cooking cook 5 minutes per side - or until golden.

Add chicken to a lightly greased 9x13 pan. Pour a large spoonful of sauce on top of each breast, then top with mozzarella. Bake at 350F for 5-10 minutes (or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted.

Serve with pasta and additional sauce.