2TbspHomestyle Grated Parmesan Cheese 4C low sodiumI find at Kroger
1TbspItalian seasoning no salt added
1cupFinely Shredded Swiss cheeseI use Kroger brand
3Tbspchopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Butterfly each chicken breast by cutting in half lengthwise to make 4 equal portions. Place between pieces of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet or your cast iron skillet to no more than 1/2-inch thickness. Season the chicken with pepper.
Mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan and 1 tablespoon oil in a small bowl and set aside.
Place rack to upper third of oven and preheat broiler.
Begin to cook in a separate pot 8 oz. Spaghetti, regular or whole-wheat according to directions. NO SALT! Keep warm to serve meal over.
Heat large, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon oil. Add chicken and cook until nicely golden, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Move chicken to a plate when done.
Add onion and garlic to the pan and cook to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. Pour in crushed tomatoes, stirring in Italian seasoning and pepper to taste. Return the pan to medium heat and cook, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes. (See note #2)
Return the chicken and any runoff juices to the pan. Turn to lightly coat the top with the sauce.
Cover each breast with about 1/4 cup of cheese, then top with the breadcrumb parmesan mixture. Broil until the cheese is melted, about 1 minute.
Plate by placing chicken on a serving of pasta and spoon some sauce alongside, sprinkle with parsley.
Notes
To make breadcrumbs use a slice of my very low sodium white bread. Place 2 slices on a baking sheet and bake at 250°F until dry, 10 to 15 minutes. Two slices of bread make will make just over 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs.
Be sure to let the skillet cool down a bit before adding the tomato sauce! Or else the sauce/oil may spritz EVERYWHERE from the contact of lower temperature sauce to a hot skillet.
♥-Use my LOSO white bread for a homemade very low sodium alternative.♥- 4C Seasoned Salt Free Bread Crumbs are available on Amazon (see link above). I have not seen in grocery stores yet. I think it would be worth it as they should last you a while. ♥-Bread Crumbs Panko, Japanese Style Kikkoman were the lowest I could find in the grocery store at 35mg per 1/2 cup.