Italian-Seasoned Chicken Breasts

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Southern Living

Serves 4 people

Categories: Poultry - Chicken

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked extra long-grain rice
  • 1/3 cup chopped celery
  • 4 skinned and bones chicken breast cutlets (about 3/4 lb.)
  • 1/2 tsp. salt, divided
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 1/2 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 2 cups Hearty Tomato Blend
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
  • Garnish: shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Prepare rice according to package directions, adding celery with rice.
  2. Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/8 tsp. pepper.
  3. Combine breadcrumbs and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt in a shallow dish. Dip chicken in egg, dredge in breadcrumb mixture.
  4. Cook chicken in hot oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes on

  5. each side or until lightly browned and done. Remove from skillet, and drain well on paper towels. Keep warm.

  6. Heat 2 cups Hearty Tomato Blend in a small saucepan over medium heart 5 to 6 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  7. Toss hot cooked rice with parsley, and place on a serving plate. Blend over chicken and rice. Garnish, if desired.

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