Description

This Healthy Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe is a delightful twist on the classic, offering a crispy texture without the extra calories. Perfectly seasoned and topped with marinara and mozzarella, it’s sure to please everyone at the table.

Ingredients

Scale

2 large boneless

skinless chicken breasts

1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs or panko

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

1 large egg

1 cup low-sodium marinara sauce

½ cup part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 tablespoon olive oil spray

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a shallow bowl, mix together the whole wheat breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
In another bowl, beat the egg. Dip each chicken breast into the egg, allowing any excess to drip off, then coat it with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly to adhere.
Arrange the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet, and spray the tops lightly with olive oil spray.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, then remove and spoon marinara sauce over each chicken breast, followed by a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese.
Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

For added flavor, marinate chicken breasts in Italian dressing for an hour before cooking. Serve with a side salad or whole grain pasta for a complete meal.

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 30
Category: Dinner
Method: baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
Calories: 320 kcal
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 520 mg
Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 38 g
Cholesterol: 105 mg

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