Description
This Baked Chicken Parmesan recipe is a healthier take on the classic dish. The chicken is perfectly crispy, coated with a delicious sauce and melted cheese, making it a flavorful and satisfying dinner option.
Ingredients
Ingredients for Chicken:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3 large chicken breasts or 1.5 lbs chicken cutlets)
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1.5 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1.5 cups marinara sauce
Ingredients for Breading Mixture:
- 1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs (unseasoned)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
Instructions
- Butterfly and pound chicken breasts: Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise and pound them between plastic wrap until about ¼ inch thick.
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Set up breading station: In three separate bowls, place whole wheat flour in the first, whisked eggs in the second, and bread crumbs, Parmesan, pepper, basil, and parsley in the third.
- Bread the chicken: Coat each chicken cutlet in flour, then egg, then bread crumb mixture, pressing gently to coat.
- Bake the chicken: Place breaded cutlets on the baking sheet and bake at 425°F for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Top with sauce and cheese: After 30 minutes, top each cutlet with marinara sauce and mozzarella, then broil for 2 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve: Serve the chicken over pasta or a salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 oz chicken with cheese and sauce
- Calories: 572 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 676mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 60g
- Cholesterol: 273mg
