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Baked Chicken Parmesan

This Baked Chicken Parmesan recipe delivers all the cheesy, saucy goodness of traditional Chicken Parmesan but with less mess and fewer calories. Crispy chicken breasts are baked, then topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella and parmesan cheese. It's a family-friendly dinner that's easy to make any night of the week!
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Zylo Nutritionist Team
Baked Chicken Parmesan
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Instructions

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1.

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

2.

Prepare the breadcrumb mixture: In a shallow dish, combine the breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, Italian herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

3.

Prepare the egg mixture: In another shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and milk (or water).

4.

Dip and coat the chicken: Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off. Then, dredge the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly to ensure the crumbs adhere to both sides. Repeat for all chicken breasts.

5.

Bake the chicken: Place the breaded chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with olive oil.

6.

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the breadcrumbs are golden brown. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).

7.

Add sauce and cheese: Remove the chicken from the oven. Spoon marinara sauce evenly over each chicken breast, then top with shredded mozzarella cheese and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.

8.

Broil (optional) or bake: Return the chicken to the oven and bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. For a more golden-brown top, you can broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.

9.

Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil, if desired. Serve immediately.

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Nutritional Information

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Notes

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Pounding the chicken to an even thickness ensures it cooks evenly.

2.

Don't overcrowd the baking sheet; bake in batches if necessary.

3.

Adjust the baking time depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts.

4.

For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the breadcrumb mixture.

Category

• Main Course (Italian-American)

Keywords

chicken parmesan baked chicken italian cheese marinara easy dinner family meal

Dietary

Gluten-Free (with GF breadcrumbs) Low-Carb (without breadcrumbs)

Calories Per Serving

• Approximately 450-550 calories

Cook Time

• 30 minutes (Medium)

Total Time

• 50 minutes

Equipment

  • • Baking sheet
  • • Shallow dishes
  • • Oven

Approx. Cost

• $15-$20

Ingredients

Chicken

  • • 6 boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts (About 6-8 ounces each, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness)

Breadcrumb Coating

  • • 1 cup Breadcrumbs (Plain or Italian seasoned; use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free dish)
  • • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (Freshly grated is best)
  • • 2 teaspoons Dried Italian Herbs (Or a blend of oregano, basil, and thyme)
  • • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • • 1/2 teaspoon Salt (Or to taste)
  • • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper (Or to taste)

Egg Mixture

  • • 2 large Eggs (Lightly beaten)
  • • 2 tablespoons Milk or Water (Helps to thin the eggs)

Toppings

  • • 2-3 cups Marinara Sauce (Store-bought or homemade)
  • • 8 ounces Mozzarella Cheese (Shredded)
  • • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (For topping)
  • • Optional Fresh Basil (Chopped, for garnish)

Other

  • • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (For drizzling)

Variations

  • • Spaghetti
  • • Garlic bread
  • • Caesar salad
  • • Chianti