Description
A healthier twist on the classic Chicken Parmesan, packed with high protein and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenders
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
- Pasta or salad for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Beat the egg in a shallow bowl and season it with salt and pepper.
- Mix the breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese in another bowl.
- Dip the chicken breasts in the egg, then coat them with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden on both sides.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish, top each piece with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve with pasta or a salad for a healthy dinner.
Notes
For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs. Feel free to add spices like garlic powder or Italian seasoning to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg