Description
Enjoy a lighter twist on a classic favorite with this Healthy Chicken Parmesan recipe. Tender chicken cutlets coated in whole wheat breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese, baked to perfection with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella. A delicious and satisfying dish the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (halved horizontally to make 4 thin cutlets)
- 1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 cup marinara sauce (low sugar)
- 1/2 cup part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese
- olive oil spray
- fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Chicken Parmesan:
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare breadcrumb mixture: In a shallow bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Beat the egg: In another bowl, beat the egg.
- Coat the chicken: Dip each chicken cutlet into the egg, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Bake: Place the breaded chicken on the prepared baking sheet, spray the tops with olive oil, and bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Add sauce and cheese: Spoon marinara sauce over each piece, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, and bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with basil or parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with whole grain pasta, spiralized zucchini, or a side salad.
- You can air fry the chicken cutlets at 375°F for 10–12 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
