Description

This Healthy Chicken Parmesan is a lighter version of the classic dish, featuring baked chicken cutlets topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella. It’s crispy, satisfying, and perfect for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3 large breasts or chicken cutlets)

½ cup whole wheat flour

3 large eggs

1½ cups shredded mozzarella

1½ cups marinara sauce

Breading Mixture:

1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs (unseasoned)

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

¼ teaspoon black pepper

2 teaspoons dried basil

2 teaspoons dried parsley

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Instructions

Butterfly and pound chicken breasts to about ¼ inch thick.
Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with whisked eggs, and one with the breadcrumb mixture (breadcrumbs, Parmesan, pepper, basil, parsley).
Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip in egg, then press into the breadcrumb mixture to coat.
Place cutlets on baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Flip and bake another 15 minutes.
Top each cutlet with ¼ cup marinara sauce and ¼ cup mozzarella. Broil for about 2 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve hot with pasta or salad.

Notes

Swap marinara for pesto or arrabbiata for a flavor twist.
Add garlic or red pepper flakes to breadcrumbs for more zest.
Top with fresh basil or parsley for added brightness.
Use part-skim mozzarella for a lighter option.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cutlet with sauce and cheese
Calories: 380
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 40g
Cholesterol: 130mg