Chicken Parmesan
This healthier baked Chicken Parmesan is moist and flavorful, featuring breaded chicken cutlets with marinara and melted mozzarella cheese, perfect for a classic Italian-inspired dinner.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 8 oz each, sliced in half lengthwise to make 8 pieces
- 0.75 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter melted, or substitute with olive oil
- 0.75 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- spray cooking spray for baking sheet and top of chicken
- to taste basil or parsley optional for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Lightly spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
- In a bowl, combine seasoned breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese. In another bowl, melt the butter.
- Brush melted butter onto the chicken pieces, then dip each into the breadcrumb mixture, coating well. Place coated chicken on the baking sheet.
- Lightly spray more cooking spray on top of the breaded chicken pieces and bake in the oven for 25 minutes.
- Remove chicken from oven, spoon about 1 tablespoon marinara sauce over each piece, then top each with 1.5 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Return to oven and bake 5 more minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Optionally garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
This baked Chicken Parmesan is perfect for a family dinner and can be reheated easily. Try freezing leftovers for a quick meal later.