Name: Healthier Chicken Parmesan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 29 min
Total time: 44 min
Ingredients: 1 cup whole-grain panko bread crumbs; 4 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese, divided use; 1 dash sea salt or Himalayan salt; ¼ tsp. ground black pepper; ¼ tsp. garlic powder; ¼ tsp. onion powder; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 4 4-oz. raw chicken breasts, boneless, skinless; 1 cup all-natural marinara sauce; ¾ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1 Tbsp. finely chopped flat leaf (Italian) parsley

With this recipe, you can make your own healthier Chicken Parmesan at home.

To replicate the crispy fried coating, we dipped lean chicken breasts in spiced breadcrumbs and baked them.

When the chicken is cooked and the breading is crisp and golden brown, top it with marinara sauce and sprinkle it with mozzarella.

Pop it back in the oven for a few minutes to get the cheese to melty perfection.

Pro tip: Look for part-skim mozzarella for this recipe. It’s an easy way to save on fat and calories, and you’ll never notice a difference in flavor.

Want healthier versions of other classic chicken recipes? Try these Chicken Cordon Bleu and Chicken Pot Pie recipes.

3.83 from 185 votes

Healthier Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan is typically deep-fried and smothered with cheese. Thankfully, with this recipe, you can make your own healthy chicken Parmesan at home.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Keyword High in Protein

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 29 mins

Total Time 44 mins

Servings 4 servings, 1 chicken breast each

Calories 351 kcal

Author Beachbody

Ingredients

1 cup whole-grain panko bread crumbs
4 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese, divided use
1 dash sea salt or Himalayan salt
¼ tsp. ground black pepper
¼ tsp. garlic powder
¼ tsp. onion powder
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 4-oz. raw chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
1 cup all-natural marinara sauce
¾ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 Tbsp. finely chopped flat leaf (Italian) parsley

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450° F.
Lightly coat medium baking sheet with spray. Set aside.
Combine bread crumbs, 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl; mix well. Transfer to a plate. Set aside.
Place eggs in a shallow dish. Dip each chicken breast in eggs, completely coating, then bread crumbs; coating each evenly on all sides. Place chicken on prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 22 to 26 minutes, turning after 15 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in the middle and juices run clear.
Preheat broiler on high.
Top each chicken breast evenly with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and remaining 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese. Return to oven for 2 to 3 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
Sprinkle with parsley before serving.