Healthy Chicken Parmesan
A healthier take on classic Chicken Parmesan, featuring tender chicken, savory marinara, and melted cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1.5 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup unseasoned whole wheat bread crumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Butterfly the chicken breasts, then gently pound them to about ¼ inch thick.
- Set up three bowls: one with whole wheat flour, one with whisked eggs, and the third with breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, basil, and parsley.
- Coat each chicken cutlet in flour, dip it in egg, and then cover it in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the breaded cutlets onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Remove from the oven. Top each cutlet with marinara sauce and sprinkle on mozzarella cheese.
- Broil for an additional 2 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
Serve warm over pasta, on a bed of greens, or alongside roasted veggies. Can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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