Description
Savor the deliciousness of this Healthy Chicken Parmesan Recipe, a guilt-free take on the classic Italian favorite. Baked instead of fried, this dish boasts crispy chicken cutlets coated in whole wheat breadcrumbs, topped with zesty marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, it offers a satisfying balance of flavor and nutrition. Enjoy it over pasta, on a salad, or as a standalone dish for a hearty yet wholesome meal.
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
- black pepper
- dried basil
- dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Butterfly and pound chicken breasts to about ¼ inch thickness.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with whisked eggs, and the last with mixed breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and seasonings.
- Coat each cutlet in flour, dip in egg, then press into the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the breaded cutlets on the baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes (flipping halfway).
- Top with marinara sauce and mozzarella; broil for about 2 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Serve warm over pasta or alongside a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg