Description
Indulge in a healthier version of a classic favorite with this Healthy Chicken Parmesan Recipe. This dish features tender, crispy chicken breasts coated in whole wheat breadcrumbs, topped with a rich marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it delivers all the flavors you love while keeping your nutrition goals in check. Quick to prepare and versatile enough to pair with pasta, salads, or roasted vegetables, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Enjoy a satisfying meal that’s as wholesome as it is delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs (unseasoned)
- 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 oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Butterfly and pound chicken breasts between plastic wrap until about ¼ inch thick.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with whisked eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan cheese and spices.
- Coat each chicken cutlet in flour, dip in egg mixture, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Place breaded cutlets on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Top each cutlet with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese; broil for 2 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 160mg