Description
A healthier version of Chicken Parmesan baked with a light sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning in a bowl.
- Dredge chicken in breadcrumb mixture, coating evenly.
- Place chicken on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and top with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Return to oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve with a side salad.
- Substitute chicken with eggplant for a vegetarian option.
- Use low-sodium marinara for reduced sodium content.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Healthy Chicken Parmesan, Baked Chicken Parmesan, Light Chicken Parmesan, Healthy Italian Recipe