Clean Eating | Healthy Baked Chicken Parmesan
By spendwithpennies.com
Thin chicken cutlets dredged in tasty breadcrumbs, smothered in sauce and cheese, and baked to perfection.

Chicken parmesan starts with crispy breaded chicken for delicious flavor and texture!

1. Pound the chicken to 1/2″ with a meat mallet or rolling pin to ensure even cooking.
2. If the chicken breasts are extra large, you can cut them in half before breading.
3. Pat dry before dipping into the beaten eggs and then the breading/parmesan mixture.
4. Press the breading onto the chicken to help it adhere.

Brown the chicken breasts in a bit of oil, a few minutes on each side (no need to cook through, it’ll bake in the oven). Place in a casserole dish and top with marinara sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Don’t skimp on the cheese, the gooey cheese really makes the best chicken parmesan!
Chicken Parmesan is thought to have originated from Eggplant Parmesan, a traditional Italian recipe! Traditionally, chicken parm is a fried breaded chicken breast topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese. It makes for a deliciously filling Sunday dinner and the best part is that it is ready in under 30 minutes!
While this dish is often deep fried, this version is breaded and pan fried with just a little bit of oil and then topped with tomato sauce and cheese. The chicken finishes baking in the oven.

To Lighten it Up

To make this baked chicken parmesan recipe a bit healthier, there are a couple of options.To reduce calories and carbs, you can skip the breading (as I do in my Parmesan Chicken Foil Packets) and just use Oven Baked Chicken Breasts (or if you’re low carbing, you can also use a mixture of almond flour and parmesan cheese)!
Lighten up the meal by serving this with zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash in place of pasta.

Can Chicken Parmesan be Frozen?

Yes, chicken parmesan can be frozen once cooked through.
Keep in mind that while the chicken may not be as crispy once frozen it is still absolutely delicious!
Seal in freezer safe food storage containers or quart sized freezer bags. Don’t forget to label with contents, date, and if you need to, brief reheating instructions! Instant entrée!.

Prep Time: 00:15
Cook Time: 00:5
Total Time: 00:20
Yield: 2 Servings