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Baked Chicken Parmesan

Healthy Baked Chicken Parmesan That Will Wow Your Taste Buds

Enjoy a guilt-free twist on classic Baked Chicken Parmesan with this healthy version that's perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Can substitute with chicken tenders for quicker preparation
  • 0.5 cups Whole Wheat Flour Can swap for gluten-free flour
  • 2 large Eggs Acts as binder for coating
For the Breading
  • 1 cup Whole Wheat Bread Crumbs Panko bread crumbs can be used for extra crunch
  • 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese Fresh grating is ideal for best taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil Fresh herbs enhance aroma if available
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley Fresh herbs enhance aroma if available
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Fresh mozzarella melts beautifully
  • 1 cup Marinara Sauce Homemade sauce is a great option

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • meat mallet
  • shallow bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Butterfly the chicken breasts and pound them down to about ¼ inch thick for even cooking.
  3. Set up a breading station with whole wheat flour, whisked eggs, and a breadcrumb mixture.
  4. Dredge the chicken in flour, dip in eggs, and coat in breadcrumbs.
  5. Arrange the breaded chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway.
  6. Top each cutlet with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella, then broil for an additional 2 minutes.
  7. Serve hot, optionally over pasta or with a salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe can be easily adapted for gluten-free or low-carb diets.

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