Description
Savor the delightful flavors of this Healthy Chicken Parmesan Recipe, a wholesome twist on a classic dish that everyone can enjoy! Featuring tender chicken cutlets coated in a crispy whole wheat crust, topped with rich marinara sauce and gooey cheese, this dish is both nutritious and satisfying. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a weekend gathering, it promises to impress without compromising on flavor. With easy preparation and simple ingredients, you’ll find this meal not only quick to make but also versatile—ideal for serving over pasta, alongside a fresh salad, or on its own for a low-carb option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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 chicken breasts until about ¼ inch thick.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with whisked eggs, and one mixed with breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, basil, and parsley.
- Bread each chicken cutlet by coating in flour, dipping in egg, then pressing into the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the breaded cutlets on the baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes; flip and bake another 15 minutes.
- Top each cutlet with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese; broil for an additional 2 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve warm over whole wheat pasta or beside a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet (170g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg