Healthy Baked Chicken Parmesan: Easy, Guilt-Free Comfort Food
A delicious and healthier version of the classic chicken parmesan that’s packed with flavor and perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken breasts in the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring they are fully covered.
- Place the coated chicken breasts in a baking dish and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, spoon marinara sauce over the chicken, and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and the chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- For extra crunch, broil for 2-3 minutes after baking.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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