Healthy Chicken Parmesan
A nutritious and delicious twist on traditional Chicken Parmesan, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- 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, Low Carb
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 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 to about ¼ inch thick with a meat mallet.
- Set up your breading station with bowls for flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumb mixture.
- Coat the chicken in flour, dip in egg, then press into the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Top with marinara sauce and mozzarella, then broil for about 2 minutes until melted.
- Serve over whole wheat pasta or salad for a complete meal.
Notes
For added crispiness, consider using panko breadcrumbs. Don’t skip the broiling step for gooey cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg