Description
A healthier version of classic chicken parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken fillets
- 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Flatten the chicken fillets using a meat mallet.
- Mix breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat each chicken breast with olive oil and then dip in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and top each breast with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Use homemade marinara for better flavor.
- Can substitute chicken with eggplant for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: healthy chicken parm