Healthy Chicken Parmesan
A delightful twist on the classic Chicken Parmesan, this healthy version is packed with flavor while remaining nutritious and budget-friendly.
- 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
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- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, butterflied into cutlets
- 0.5 cup whole wheat flour
- 3 large eggs, whisked
- 1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1.5 cups marinara sauce
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Butterfly and pound the chicken breasts until they’re about 1/4 inch thick.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Dredge each chicken cutlet in the whole wheat flour, then dip it into the whisked eggs, allowing excess to drip off.
- Coat in the bread crumb mixture mixed with Parmesan, black pepper, dried basil, and parsley.
- Arrange the breaded cutlets on your prepared baking sheet and bake them for 15 minutes.
- Flip the cutlets over and return them to the oven for another 15 minutes.
- Top each cutlet with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella, then broil for about 2 minutes until the cheese bubbles and turns golden.
Notes
For gluten-free, substitute whole wheat ingredients with gluten-free counterparts. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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