Description
Experience a delightful twist on a classic with this Healthy Chicken Parmesan Recipe! This dish combines perfectly crispy chicken cutlets with gooey cheese and tangy marinara sauce, making it an instant favorite for family dinners or special occasions. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it also offers a healthier alternative by using whole wheat ingredients to boost fiber without compromising flavor. Serve it over pasta, alongside fresh salads, or enjoy it solo for a satisfying meal that will impress your loved ones. Plus, it’s freezer-friendly, allowing you to whip up quick meals on busy nights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1.5 cups marinara sauce
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Butterfly and pound the chicken breasts to about ¼ inch thick for even cooking.
- Set up three bowls: one with whole wheat flour, one with whisked eggs, and the last with a mix of bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and seasonings.
- Coat each chicken cutlet in flour, dip into the egg mixture, then press into the bread crumb mixture.
- Place cutlets on the baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes total (15 minutes per side).
- After baking, top each cutlet with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese; broil for 2 minutes until melted.
- Serve hot over pasta or alongside a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 165mg