Description
A lighter version of classic chicken parmesan with crispy baked chicken, marinara sauce, and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken fillets
- 1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix breadcrumbs, parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
- Dip each chicken fillet in beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Place chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Top with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 5 more minutes until cheese melts.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crispiness.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: healthy chicken parm, baked chicken parmesan, light chicken recipe