Description
This Healthy Chicken Parmesan is baked to crispy perfection, layered with marinara and melted mozzarella for a lightened-up classic Italian dinner everyone will love.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or chicken cutlets – about 3 large breasts)
½ cup whole wheat flour
3 large eggs
1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1.5 cups marinara sauce
Breading Mixture:
1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs (unseasoned)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried parsley
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken:
Butterfly the chicken breasts (slice lengthwise like a book) and pound them to ¼-inch thick using a meat tenderizer between plastic wrap. You should get about 6 cutlets.
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Set Up Breading Station:
Bowl 1: Whole wheat flour
Bowl 2: Whisked eggs
Bowl 3: Mix of breadcrumbs, Parmesan, pepper, basil, and parsley
Bread the Chicken:
Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumb mixture. Press gently to adhere. Repeat for all cutlets.
Bake the Cutlets:
Place on baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Flip each cutlet and bake for another 15 minutes (total 30 minutes).
Top and Broil:
Spoon ~¼ cup marinara and ~¼ cup mozzarella over each cutlet. Broil for 2 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and melted.
Serve:
Serve hot over pasta or a fresh green salad.
Notes
Don’t Skip Pounding: Thin cutlets cook evenly and stay juicy.
Cheese Options: Use part-skim mozzarella for lower fat, or add extra Parmesan for more flavor.
Make Ahead: Bread cutlets ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 1 day before baking.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
