Description
This Healthy Baked Chicken Parmesan is a lighter and healthier twist on a classic Italian-American dish! Tender chicken breasts are coated in a crispy crust and baked with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. It’s a simple and satisfying recipe that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering.
Ingredients
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- 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, butterflied and pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup finely crushed cracker crumbs or breadcrumbs (such as almond flour crackers)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 8 oz log of mozzarella cheese, sliced into 1/2-inch thick slices
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350ยฐF (177ยฐC). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Bread Chicken: In one bowl, whisk eggs. In another bowl, combine cracker crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Dip each chicken cutlet in the egg wash, then coat thoroughly in the crumb mixture.
- Bake: Arrange breaded chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Top and Finish: Remove from oven and top each chicken breast with marinara sauce and a slice of mozzarella cheese. Bake for 5 minutes, then broil for 3-4 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Serve: Serve hot over your favorite pasta.
Notes
- You can use any type of breadcrumb or cracker crumbs you like.
- If you don’t have fresh parsley, you can use dried parsley for garnish.
- For a lower-fat version, use part-skim mozzarella cheese.
- Serve with a side salad or your favorite vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet with sauce and cheese
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg