Description
This Baked Chicken Parmesan recipe is a healthy twist on a classic favorite. With crispy chicken cutlets topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese, it’s a delicious and satisfying dish that’s easy to make.
Ingredients
Chicken Cutlets:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3 large chicken breasts or 1.5 lbs chicken cutlets)
Breading Mixture:
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1.5 cups marinara sauce
Breading Mixture:
- 1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs, unseasoned
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
Instructions
- Butterfly and pound chicken breasts: Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise and pound them until they are about ¼ inch thick.
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Set up breading station: In three separate bowls, place whole wheat flour, beaten eggs, and the bread crumb mixture.
- Bread the chicken: Coat each chicken cutlet in flour, then egg, then the bread crumb mixture. Press gently to coat well.
- Bake the cutlets: Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, flip, and bake for another 15 minutes.
- Add sauce and cheese: Top each cutlet with marinara sauce and mozzarella, then broil for 2 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve: Enjoy your chicken parmesan over pasta or a salad.
Notes
- Make sure to pound the chicken to even thickness for even cooking.
- You can customize the seasonings in the breading mixture to suit your taste.
- Feel free to add additional toppings like fresh basil or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (8 oz chicken with cheese and sauce)
- Calories: 572 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 676mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 60g
- Cholesterol: 273mg
