Healthy Chicken Parmesan
A guilt-free, baked version of the Italian classic, swapping heavy pasta for fresh zucchini noodles and frying for baking for a nutrient-dense, low-carb dinner.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350kcal
Equipment
- Oven
- skillet
- Spiralizer
- Baking dish
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- 4 zucchini spiralized into noodles
- 1 cup marinara sauce low-sugar
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded, part-skim
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
Breading & Searing
- 2 eggs beaten
- 0.5 cup flour whole wheat
- 1 cup breadcrumbs whole wheat or panko
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 tsp salt to taste
- 1 tsp pepper freshly cracked
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare zucchini noodles using a spiralizer or food processor.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Dredge chicken in flour, then eggs, and finally breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until browned.
- Transfer chicken to a baking dish and top with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
Nutritional Information :
Calories: 350 | Protein: 35g | Carbohydrates: 20g | Fat: 15g | Sodium: 350mg