Healthy Chicken Parmesan Recipe
This Healthy Chicken Parmesan recipe is a lighter version of the classic favorite, featuring tender chicken cutlets coated in whole wheat breadcrumbs and topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. It’s a delicious and nutritious twist on a traditional dish that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3 large chicken breasts OR 1.5 lbs chicken cutlets)
Breading:
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs (unseasoned)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
Topping:
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1.5 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- Butterfly and pound chicken breasts: Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise, then pound them between plastic wrap until about ¼ inch thick to create 6 cutlets.
- Preheat oven: Preheat to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare breading station: Set up 3 bowls – one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with bread crumbs, Parmesan, pepper, basil, and parsley.
- Bread the chicken: Coat each cutlet in flour, then egg, then breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Bake: Bake breaded cutlets at 425°F for 15 minutes, flip, and bake another 15 minutes.
- Top with sauce and cheese: After 30 minutes, add sauce and mozzarella to each cutlet, then broil for 2 minutes until cheese melts.
- Serve: Enjoy over pasta or salad.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding fresh basil or parsley to garnish.
- Feel free to customize the dish with your favorite herbs and spices in the breading mixture.
- Make sure to use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet with toppings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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