Main Dishes · No. 49
Baked Chicken Parmesan
The best baked Chicken Parmesan recipe, made lighter by skipping the frying! These oven-baked, breaded chicken cutlets are incredibly moist, flavorful, and perfect for a healthier twist on a classic favorite.
Serves 8Total time 40 min248 calories per servingItalianDinner
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 8 oz each, sliced in half lengthwise to make 8
- 3/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs, such as 4C, you can also use GF crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or Romano cheese
- 2 tbsp butter, melted, or olive oil
- 3/4 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, I like Polly-o
- 1 cup marinara sauce, or Filetto di Pomodoro
- cooking spray
- basil, or parsley, optional for garnish
Method
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Spray a large baking sheet lightly with spray.
- Combine breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese in a bowl. Melt the butter in another bowl. Lightly brush the butter onto the chicken, then dip into breadcrumb mixture. Place on baking sheet and repeat with the remaining chicken.
- Lightly spray a little more oil on top and bake in the oven for 25 minutes.
- Remove from oven, spoon 1 tablespoon marinara sauce over each piece of chicken and top each with 1 1/2 tbsp of shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted.
Notes
- From the family list: about 40 min, ~248 cal, 31 g protein. Serve with whole wheat spaghetti.
- Times from the recipe page: prep 10 min, cook 30 min, total 40 min.
- 248 calories per serving, from the recipe page (yield as listed: 8 Servings).
- Recipe and photo from Skinnytaste (skinnytaste.com), by Gina Homolka. Saved for personal use.