Description
This healthy baked chicken parmesan is a lighter twist on the classic Italian dish, featuring crispy oven-baked chicken cutlets topped with rich marinara and gooey mozzarella for a satisfying yet wholesome meal.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Butterfly and pound the chicken breasts to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with whisked eggs, and one with a mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, pepper, basil, and parsley.
- Dip each chicken cutlet first in flour, then egg, then the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Place the breaded chicken on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
- Flip the chicken and bake for another 15 minutes.
- Top each cutlet with 1/4 cup marinara sauce and 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Broil for 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot over pasta or with a fresh salad.
Notes
- Let breaded cutlets rest before baking to help coating stick.
- For low carb, use almond flour or a low-carb breadcrumb alternative.
- Use fresh mozzarella or provolone for different cheese options.
- Top with fresh herbs like basil or parsley for extra flavor.
- Reheat in an oven or toaster oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
