Healthy Chicken Parmesan
A guilt-free twist on a classic chicken parmesan that is quick and easy to prepare, using wholesome ingredients that your family will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy
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 and gently pound them to about ¼ inch thick for even cooking.
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one for the whole wheat flour, one for the whisked eggs, and another for a mix of breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, basil, and parsley.
- Coat each chicken cutlet in this order: first in the flour, then dip in the egg, and finally cover with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the breaded cutlets on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Top each cutlet with warm marinara sauce and sprinkle on the mozzarella cheese. Broil for an additional 2 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve warm, whether over pasta, on a bed of greens, or next to roasted veggies.
Notes
For a gluten-sensitive diet, you can swap whole wheat flour for gluten-free flour. Use low-fat mozzarella to reduce calories.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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