Description
A lighter, baked version of the classic Chicken Parmesan, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut each chicken breast in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets.
- In a shallow dish, combine whole wheat breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken cutlet into the beaten egg, then coat evenly with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken cutlets in a baking dish.
- Top each cutlet with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Serve with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a complete healthy meal.
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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