Healthy Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Adapted from thecleaneatingcouple.com
Prep20 min
Cook35 min
Serves4
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Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3 large chicken breasts OR 1.5 lbs chicken cutlets.)
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1.5 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1.5 cups marinara sauce
- 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
- Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create cutlets. Place them between plastic wrap and gently pound to about ¼ inch thick. You should have 6 cutlets.
- Set your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Grab three large shallow bowls and set them out.
- Fill the first bowl with whole wheat flour.
- In the second bowl, crack the eggs and whisk them together.
- Combine bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, pepper, dried basil, and dried parsley in the third bowl.
- Create a little assembly line with your bowls. Coat each chicken cutlet in flour, dip in egg, then cover with the bread crumb mixture. Press gently to adhere. Repeat for all cutlets.
- Arrange the breaded cutlets on the baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, flip them, and bake for another 15 minutes.
- After 30 minutes of baking, top each cutlet with about ¼ cup tomato sauce and ¼ cup shredded mozzarella. Broil for about 2 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Serve the chicken over pasta or a fresh salad.
Common questions
How long does Healthy Chicken Parmesan Recipe take to make?
About 55 minutes total — roughly 20 minutes of prep and 35 minutes of cooking.
How many servings does Healthy Chicken Parmesan Recipe make?
It makes about 4 servings — enough for a family dinner, give or take depending on ages and appetites.
What do I need to make Healthy Chicken Parmesan Recipe?
10 ingredients — the full list is above, and most are common pantry and fridge staples.
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