Low Fat Chicken Parmesan Mediterranean Recipes

ONE-SKILLET MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN RECIPE WITH TOMATOES AND GREEN OLIVES

Steps:

• Pat the chicken breasts dry. On each side of the chicken breasts make three slits through.
• Spread the garlic on both sides; insert some garlic into the slits you made. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper and 1/2 of the dried oregano.
• In a large cast iron skillet, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil on medium-high. Brown the chicken on both sides. Add the white wine and let reduce by 1/2 then add the lemon juice and chicken broth. Sprinkle the remaining oregano on top. Reduce the heat to medium. Cover with a lid or tightly with foil. Cook for 10-15 mins turning the chicken over once (chicken's internal temperature should reach 165 degrees F.)
• Uncover and top with the chopped onions, tomatoes and olives. Cover again and cook for only 3 minutes. Finally add the parsley and feta cheese. Serve with a light pasta, rice or couscous. Enjoy

SKINNY MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE CHICKEN AND PASTA

Steps:

• In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook and drain pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Return to Dutch oven; cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Add zucchini and garlic; cook 2 minutes. Stir in chicken, tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano and basil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is tender and mixture is hot. Stir in olives.
• Pour chicken mixture over pasta. Top with feta cheese; toss to coat.

LOW FAT CHICKEN PARMESAN MEDITERRANEAN

Steps:

• NOTE: I cut chivken breasts horizontally as I like thinner chicken breasts.
• RINSE chicken and pat dry; rub with Italian herbs.
• In bowl, combine breadcrumbs and feta cheese.
• NOTE: I used the back of a fork to break down feat cheese into much smaller pieces.
• DREDGE chicken breasts into breadcrumb mixture making sure both sides are coated.
• I used Health Griller (lightly sprayed)but you can also make this on the stovetop in a lightly oiled fry pan.
• COOK about 6 minutes until golden brown.
• Place chicken breasts on flat tray.
• Spoon canned tomatoes over top of chicken breast and cover with mozarella cheese; place under griller until tomato sauce is hot and cheese has melted
• NOTE: I used Canned tomatoes with Basil and Garlic for more flavouring; can use any type pasta sauce too -- is simply up to you! :).
• NOTE: Can heat up canned tomatoes or tomato sauce before you put it in the chicken -- I just spoon it out of the can for ease.
• NOTE: These freeze well.
• NOTE: Depending on the size of your chicken breasts, you may have to adjust for more or less breadcrumb/feta combination.
• ENJOY!

CHICKEN PARMESAN - LOW FAT

Steps:

• Remove any clinging fat from the chicken and discard; wash and pat dry.
• Lay chicken between sheets of waxed paper- I save cereal box liners for this purpose; gently pound with the fleshy part of your fist (or a meat mallet) to flatten slightly.
• Rub all over with Italian dressing& let it sit while measuring out the remaining ingredients.
• Combine bread crumbs and seasonings on a piece of wax paper.
• Spray a large non-stick frying pan with cooking spray and place over medium heat.
• When hot, dredge dressing coated breasts through the bread crumb mixture and sauté until golden, about 5- 8 minutes per side.
• Spoon some spaghetti sauce on top of each breast, sprinkle with Parmesan& top with mozzarella; cover pan and continue to cook over medium heat until sauce is hot and cheese melts, about 3-5 minutes.

LOW-CARB MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND TOMATO BY KEVIN CURRY RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
• Season the chicken thighs on both sides with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
• Heat a 10-inch cast iron skillet over high heat. Once the skillet is hot, add the olive oil and the chicken thighs. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the edges are seared. Remove the chicken from the skillet and transfer to a clean plate.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the garlic thyme, and rosemary to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until fragrant.
• Pour in the chicken stock, then add the sun-dried tomatoes and heavy cream. Season with the remaining ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes, to let the flavors meld, then add the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
• Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, nestling into the sauce. Drizzle some of the sauce over the chicken.
• Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
• Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes, until cooled slightly and the sauce thickens.
• Garnish with the parsley, then serve the chicken over cauliflower rice with more sauce spooned on top.
• Enjoy!