Healthier Chicken Parmesan
A lighter twist on classic Chicken Parmesan that captures all the comforting flavors without the heaviness. Perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Poultry
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 (homemade or jarred)
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 500°F.
- Mix the olive oil, thyme, rosemary, and parsley in a small bowl to create herb oil.
- Brush both sides of the chicken cutlets with herb oil, then season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a heavy, oven-proof skillet over high heat and sear the chicken cutlets for about 1 minute on each side until browned.
- Remove the skillet from heat, spoon marinara sauce over and around the cutlets.
- Top each cutlet with 1 tablespoon of mozzarella and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of Parmesan cheese.
- Dot with small pieces of butter.
- Bake in the oven for approximately 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and chicken is fully cooked.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Pair with roasted vegetables or a fresh arugula salad for a light meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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