Healthy Chicken Parmesan
A guilt-free twist on the classic Chicken Parmesan with whole wheat breadcrumbs and part-skim mozzarella, providing comfort food without the heaviness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season your chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Combine the whole wheat breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and dried Italian herbs in a large bowl.
- Coat each chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently.
- Place the coated chicken breasts on a lined baking sheet and spray with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Add marinara sauce over each breast and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 5-10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For extra crunch, consider adding ground nuts to the breadcrumb mixture. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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