Healthy Baked Chicken Parmesan
A comforting and nutritious dish that combines the classic flavors of chicken Parmesan with healthier ingredients like whole wheat breadcrumbs and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy, Gluten-Free (if substituted)
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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the whole wheat breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Dip each chicken breast into the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
- Place the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and spread marinara sauce over each piece.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired, and serve.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute whole wheat breadcrumbs with gluten-free options. You can also use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan for a dairy-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 65mg