With its golden coating, this entree is special enough for company.

Microwave Chicken Parmesan (Chicken Breast Cacciato)

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes

1 8-ounce can tomato sauce

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 cup cornflake crumbs

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves

1 egg, beaten

2/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes; stir. Cook at 50 percent power for 3 to 5 minutes or until mixture simmers, stirring once; set aside.

In a bowl, combine the crumbs, Parmesan cheese and parsley. Dip the chicken into egg, then roll in the crumb mixture. Place in a lightly greased shallow 3-quart microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 10 to 12 minutes, rotating a half turn after 5 minutes.

Pour tomato mixture over chicken; sprinkle with mozzarella. Cook, uncovered, at 50 percent power for 3 to 5 minutes or until meat juices run clear.

Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition information per serving: 241 calories, 8 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 121 mg cholesterol, 410 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 33 g protein.

Recipe from: Taste of Home; www.tasteofhome.com