Healthy Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Indulge in this Healthy Chicken Parmesan Recipe, a lighter yet satisfying take on the classic dish. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this recipe features juicy chicken cutlets coated in whole wheat breadcrumbs, baked to crispy perfection, and topped with rich marinara sauce and melted cheese. In just under an hour, you can serve up a flavorful meal that everyone will love—without compromising on health.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs (unseasoned)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1.5 cups marinara sauce
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Butterfly and pound the chicken breasts to about ¼ inch thickness.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with whole wheat flour, another with whisked eggs, and the last with a mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, basil, and parsley.
- Coat each chicken cutlet in flour, dip in egg, then press into the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes (15 minutes per side).
- After baking, top each cutlet with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese; broil for an additional 2 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Find it online: https://dailyrecipetime.com/healthy-chicken-parmesan-recipe/