Baked Parmesan Chicken

1 slice whole grain bread – to make about 1 c. crumbs
2 sprigs parsley (for about ¼ c. minced)
*½ c. parmesan cheese or 3 TBS for reduced fat version
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
paprika for garnishing


2 lbs. skinned boneless chicken breast pieces, or chicken tenders
½ c. (1 stick) butter
*or ¼ - ½ c. nonfat milk as needed (for reduced fat version)

*ingredients included are for ‘full fat’ version

Blend bread, parsley, parmesan cheese, salt and garlic powder in blender until small crumbs are formed.

Melt butter. Trim visible fat from chicken pieces; dip pieces in butter of milk, coat chicken pieces in crumb mixture on both sides; place in single layer in baking pan. Pour any remaining butter into baking pan, or for reduced fat spray the pan with non-stick spray.

Garnish with paprika; (already included in seasoning packet) bake uncovered at 350 until tender, about 1 hour for breast pieces, 20 – 30 mins for chicken tenders. Cover with foil if chicken begins to brown too much before done.