Healthy Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Enjoy a healthier twist on a classic favorite with this delicious Healthy Chicken Parmesan recipe. Tender chicken cutlets are coated in whole wheat bread crumbs and baked to perfection, then topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. A guilt-free dish the whole family will love!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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Chicken Parmesan:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3 large chicken breasts OR 1.5 lbs chicken cutlets)
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1.5 cups marinara sauce
Breading Mixture:
- 1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs (unseasoned)
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
Instructions
- Butterfly and pound chicken breasts: Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise and pound them until they are ¼ inch thick.
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare breading: Set up three shallow bowls with whole wheat flour in the first, whisked eggs in the second, and bread crumb mixture in the third.
- Bread the chicken: Coat each chicken cutlet in flour, then egg, then bread crumb mixture. Place on baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, flip, then bake for another 15 minutes.
- Add toppings: Top each cutlet with marinara sauce and mozzarella, then broil for 2 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve: Serve over pasta or salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Healthy, Chicken Parmesan, Baked, Low Calorie, Italian, Main Course
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