Description
Indulge in a healthier version of a classic favorite with this Healthy Chicken Parmesan Recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish features tender, baked chicken breasts coated in whole wheat breadcrumbs and topped with rich marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese. With its crispy texture and wholesome ingredients, you can enjoy the comforting flavors of traditional chicken parmesan without the guilt. Quick to prepare and freezer-friendly, this dish is destined to become a family favorite that satisfies cravings while keeping nutrition in mind.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1.5 cups marinara sauce
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella 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 and pound the chicken breasts to about ¼ inch thick.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with whisked eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan, black pepper, basil, and parsley.
- Coat each cutlet in flour, dip in eggs, then press into the breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange the breaded cutlets on the baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- After baking, top each cutlet with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese; broil for an additional 2 minutes until melted.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 160mg