Description
Indulge in a healthier take on a classic dish with this Healthy Chicken Parmesan Recipe. This delightful meal features tender, crispy chicken cutlets baked to perfection and topped with savory marinara sauce and melted cheese. It’s the perfect option for weeknight dinners or special occasions, striking the perfect balance between comfort food and nutritious eating. With easy preparation steps and wholesome ingredients like whole wheat breadcrumbs and lean chicken, you’ll enjoy all the flavors without any guilt. Serve it over pasta, salad, or zucchini noodles for a versatile dining experience that everyone in the family will love.
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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Butterfly and pound chicken breasts until about ¼ inch thick.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with whisked eggs, and another with breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan cheese and seasonings.
- Bread each chicken cutlet by coating in flour, dipping in egg, then pressing into the breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange the breaded cutlets on the baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- After baking, top each cutlet with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese; broil for about 2 minutes until melted.
- Serve over pasta or salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg