Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken

We love Italian food and when we found this healthier version of Parmesan Chicken we were so excited! It is delicious and so easy too!

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup dry Italian bread crumbs
• 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. In a bowl, blend the olive oil and garlic. In a separate bowl, mix the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, basil, and pepper. Dip each chicken breast in the oil mixture, then in the bread crumb mixture. Arrange the coated chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish, and top with any remaining bread crumb mixture.
3. Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

Notes: I use pie dishes to dip the chicken, seems to be much easier. I also put a little extra seasonings in with the bread crumbs, like oregano and/or Italian seasoning. Serve with pasta of choice or salad.

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 15 min. Cook time: 30 min. Ready in: 45 min.
Amount per serving: 243 cal., 8.3 grams fat

- Mindy