Healthy Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan
A healthier twist on classic Chicken Parmesan, featuring whole wheat breadcrumbs and reduced-fat cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy, Low-Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Olive oil spray
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season them with salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix together the whole wheat breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning in a large bowl.
- Dip each chicken breast into the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring they are coated well on all sides.
- Lightly spray a baking sheet with olive oil and place the coated chicken breasts on it.
- Bake in the oven for about 20-25 minutes, until the chicken is golden and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and spoon marinara sauce over each piece. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider broiling the chicken for a minute or two at the end of the baking process. You can also use eggplant slices or portobello mushrooms for a vegetarian version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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