Baked Chicken Parmesan
Baked Chicken Parmesan is a healthier version of the classic that's lightly breaded and baked then topped with melted Mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 381kcal
Ingredients
Sauce:
- 20 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
Chicken:
- 4 chicken cutlets
- 1/4 cup Italian Breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 egg whites
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 tablespoons shredded Mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a medium sauce pan, heat tomatoes with salt, Italian Seasoning and minced garlic. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer until ready to serve.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Spray a 13" x 9" baking dish with cooking spray. Spoon just enough of the tomato sauce to cover the bottom of the dish, and spread evenly.
- Prepare three shallow bowls - one with sifted flour and salt and pepper, whisk egg whites in the second, and mix the breadcrumbs with the Parmesan Cheese in the third.
- Coat one side of the chicken in flour, then egg white, then the breadcrumb mixture. Place breaded side up in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until juices are clear and top is browned.
- Sprinkle cheese on top of chicken, if desired, during the last five minutes of cooking time.
- Spoon tomato sauce on top of chicken.
- Serve with pasta or veggies.
Nutrition
Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 1134mg | Potassium: 1110mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 541IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 234mg | Iron: 4mg