Description
Healthy Baked Chicken Parmesan is a lighter version of the classic dish. It is crispy, cheesy, and baked instead of fried, making it perfect for a quick and healthy dinner.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
½ cup whole wheat flour
3 large eggs
1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1.5 cups marinara sauce
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried parsley
Instructions
1. Slice chicken breasts in half and pound them thin
2. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
3. Set up three bowls with flour, eggs, and breadcrumb mixture
4. Coat chicken in flour, then eggs, then breadcrumbs
5. Place on baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes
6. Flip and bake another 15 minutes until cooked through
7. Add marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese on top
8. Broil for 2 minutes until cheese melts
Notes
Pound chicken evenly for best texture
Add sauce after baking to keep coating crispy
Use freshly shredded mozzarella for better melting
Store leftovers in fridge for up to 4 days
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg