Chicken Parmesan...With A Twist!

Chicken Parmesan with a Twist

• 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
• Italian seasoning
• 4 BL/SL chicken tenders or chicken breasts
• Up to 1/4 c 2% shredded mozzarella cheese
• Parmesan cheese, for garnishing
  
• Fresh oregano
• Penne pasta noodles, whole wheat or enriched with fiber
• Up to 1 Tbl olive oil
  

Utensils needed: A meat mallet or small skillet Parchment paper

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. Combine the tomato sauce and Italian seasonings in a small boiler and let simmer.
3. Meanwhile, lay the chicken out in between two sheets of parchment paper. Using the flat side of the meat mallet, or a small skillet if you do not have a mallet, pound the chicken out until it is fairly thin.
4. Layer a small spoonful of sauce, a sprinkle of cheese, and a small amount of fresh oregano down the middle of each piece of chicken.
5. Carefully roll the chicken like a jelly-roll, started at the smallest end. Secure with toothpicks, if desired.
6. Place in a round baking dish that has been lightly coated with olive oil.
7. Drizzle an additional amount of sauce on top of the chicken rolls and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and sprinkle a small amount of Parmesan or mozzarella cheese on top. Bake for an additional 5 minutes.
   
8. While the chicken is baking, cook your penne pasta.
9. Drain the pasta and add olive oil and Italian seasoning.
10. Serve and enjoy!

This meal was a blast to make and its presentation on the plate will have everyone talking! This meal makes a great romantic dinner for two, or a nice dinner for the whole family.

Always remember, you can have fun, eat great, and stay healthy all at the same time! :)