Description
This Healthy Chicken Parmesan recipe is a lighter take on the classic dish, using baked chicken instead of fried, while still delivering on flavor and satisfaction.
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup marinara sauce (low-sugar)
- 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a shallow bowl, mix together the whole wheat breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness (about 1/2 inch) for even cooking.
- Coat each chicken breast first in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing down to adhere well.
- Place the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and lightly spray with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and spoon marinara sauce over each chicken breast, then top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in Italian dressing for 30 minutes before breading.
- Feel free to use any low-sugar marinara sauce that you prefer.
- To make this dish gluten-free, substitute whole wheat breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 40
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