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Healthy Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Healthy Chicken Parmesan Recipe

This Healthy Chicken Parmesan Recipe reinvents the classic comfort dish, making it both nutritious and delicious. Featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy whole wheat crust, topped with rich marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese, this recipe is perfect for family dinners or casual get-togethers. With wholesome ingredients that pack a punch of flavor, you can indulge without guilt. Easy to prepare and meal prep-friendly, this dish will quickly become a weeknight favorite!

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • Black pepper
  • Dried basil
  • Dried parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Butterfly chicken breasts and pound them to about ¼ inch thick.
  3. Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with whisked eggs, and one with mixed breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and seasonings.
  4. Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
  5. Arrange cutlets on the baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
  6. Flip cutlets and bake for another 15 minutes; top with marinara sauce and mozzarella.
  7. Broil for 2 minutes until cheese is melted.
  • Author: Natalia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cutlet (150g)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: Use fresh herbs for enhanced flavor. Allow chicken to rest before serving for maximum juiciness.