Healthy Chicken Parmesan (Baked Not Fried)

Healthy Chicken Parmesan (Baked Not Fried)

If you love chicken parmesan but don't love the mess, extra oil, or calories that come with frying, then you're going to love this healthy chicken parmesan recipe.

This baked chicken parmesan has everything you want in the classic version: tender chicken cutlets, a crispy breadcrumb coating, flavorful marinara sauce, and plenty of melted mozzarella cheese. The difference is that it's baked instead of fried, making it lighter, easier to prepare, and perfect for busy weeknights.

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Course: dinner recipes, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: baked chicken parmesan, baked chicken parmesan recipe, best chicken parmesan, chicken parmesan, easy chicken parmesan, healthy chicken parmesan

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 40

Total Time: 50

Servings: people

Calories: 316kcal

Author: Tammy Overhoff

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Equipment

Mixing Bowls
Meat Tenderizer
Pastry brush
Large sheet pan

Ingredients

½ cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons grated parmesan or romano cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon granulated garlic
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 lbs chicken cutlets
3/4 cup sauce
3/4 cup mozzarella cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a medium bowl mix together the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, granulated garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Coat a sheet pan with the olive oil.
Dredge each chicken cutlet in the breadcrumb mixture and place on the sheet pan. Discard the rest of the breadcrumb mixture.
Bake the chicken for 15 minutes. Turn over and bake for another 15 minutes.
Remove the pan from the oven and starting with the sauce divide the sauce and mozzarella cheese on each chicken cutlet.
Place back in the oven and cook for 10 - 15 minutes or until sauce is hot and cheese melts. Serve hot.

Notes

Make-ahead and Storage

You can dredge the chicken ahead of time in the breadcrumbs and then store it in a container in the refrigerator for two days. When you're ready to make the chicken parmesan, continue with the recipe.

This healthy chicken parmesan is best served hot out of the oven, but it can also be made entirely ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to four days. When you're ready to eat the chicken, warm it up for 2-3 minutes in the microwave.

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