Name: easy healthy chicken parmesan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds boneless chicken tenderloins or thin chicken breasts; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 3/4 cup whole-wheat or panko breadcrumbs; 2 cloves minced garlic; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Description

This easy healthy chicken parmesan is a light, one-pan summer recipe that combines juicy chicken, a crispy parmesan coating, and melted mozzarella. Baked instead of fried, it delivers classic flavor with minimal prep and cleanup.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 pounds boneless chicken tenderloins or thin chicken breasts

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

3/4 cup whole-wheat or panko breadcrumbs

2 cloves minced garlic

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 cup tomato sauce

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and let a wire rack sit on a baking sheet

2. pat chicken dry, brush with olive oil, then coat in a mixture of parmesan, breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic, basil, paprika, salt, and pepper

3. heat an oven-safe skillet over medium heat and sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden

4. spoon tomato sauce over chicken, sprinkle with mozzarella and extra parmesan

5. bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and cheese is bubbly and lightly browned

6. let rest for 5 minutes before serving

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: main course
Method: baking
Cuisine: italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 580
Fat: 14
Saturated Fat: 4
Unsaturated Fat: 8
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 10
Fiber: 1
Protein: 38
Cholesterol: 85

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