Oven-Fried Chicken with Tomato Gravy

Cheddar Mashed Potatoes and Steamed Peas
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Ingredients

  • ¾ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise
  • 1 large egg
  • ¾ cup crushed cornflakes cereal
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 (14.5-oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes with garlic (see Note)
  • ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Pound chicken to an even thickness in a zip-top plastic bag using the heel of your hand or a meat mallet.
  2. Beat egg lightly in a shallow dish. Stir together cornflake crumbs and basil in a second shallow dish. Dip chicken in egg, and dredge in cornflake mixture to coat. Place chicken on a lightly greased baking sheet.
  3. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until done.
  4. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add flour, and cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and broth; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve over chicken.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • ½ (24-oz) carton refrigerated mashed potatoes
  • ¼ cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
  • ¾ cup frozen peas

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Heat potatoes according to package directions; stir in cheese.
  2. Steam peas according to package directions.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 3 3
Calories
315
175
490
Fat (g) 8 8 16
Sat. Fat (g) 4 5 9
Protein (g) 31 7 38
Carb (g) 28 19 47
Fiber (g) 2 3 5
Sodium (mg) 585 481 1066

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