Description
This Healthy Chicken Parmesan Recipe transforms a classic Italian favorite into a guilt-free delight. Perfect for family dinners, casual gatherings, or meal prep, this dish features crispy chicken cutlets coated in whole wheat bread crumbs, layered with rich marinara sauce, and topped with gooey mozzarella cheese. In just 55 minutes, you can enjoy a wholesome meal that satisfies your cravings without sacrificing flavor. Serve it over pasta, on a fresh salad, or as a stand-alone low-carb option for versatile dining. Ideal for busy weekdays or special occasions, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1.5 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Butterfly and pound the chicken to an even thickness of about ¼ inch.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with whisked eggs, and the last with a mixture of bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, basil, and parsley.
- Bread each chicken cutlet by coating in flour, dipping in egg, and pressing into the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the breaded cutlets on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes total (15 minutes per side).
- Add marinara sauce and mozzarella on top of each cutlet; broil briefly until cheese melts.
- Serve your Healthy Chicken Parmesan over pasta or alongside a salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 160mg