Healthier Chicken Parmesan
A healthier twist on the classic Chicken Parmesan, delivering delicious flavors while fitting into a balanced diet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 4 chicken cutlets (about 3 ounces each)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¾ cup marinara sauce
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 500°F.
- Combine the olive oil, thyme, rosemary, and parsley to make your herb oil in a small bowl.
- Brush both sides of each chicken cutlet with the herb oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a heavy, oven-proof skillet over high heat. Sear the cutlets for about 1 minute on each side until nicely browned.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and spoon marinara sauce over and around the chicken cutlets.
- Top each cutlet with shredded mozzarella and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Dot the tops with small pieces of butter.
- Bake for about 5 minutes or until the cheese melts and the chicken is fully cooked.
- Serve hot and enjoy your creation!
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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