Heart-Healthy Parmesan Chicken
Give your classic comfort food a nutritious twist with this Heart-Healthy Parmesan Chicken recipe! Featuring tender, oven-baked chicken breasts coated in a flavorful blend of whole wheat breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley, this dish is a lighter take on the beloved Italian favorite. Skipping the deep frying, you'll achieve a golden, crispy crust with just a drizzle of heart-smart extra-virgin olive oil. Topped with low-sodium marinara sauce and part-skim mozzarella, every bite is bursting with cheesy, savory goodness—without the guilt. Ready in under 45 minutes and perfect for a quick weeknight meal, this wholesome recipe is packed with lean protein and wholesome ingredients, making it the ultimate guilt-free indulgence for health-conscious food lovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 units egg white
- 1 cup low-sodium marinara sauce
- 0.5 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil.
Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them gently with a meat mallet to an even thickness, about 1/2 inch thick.
In a shallow bowl, mix together the whole wheat breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk the egg whites until slightly foamy.
Dip each chicken breast into the egg whites and then into the breadcrumb mixture, pressing the crumbs onto both sides to coat thoroughly.
Place the coated chicken breasts in the greased baking dish. Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the tops of the chicken.
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the baking dish from the oven and spoon the low-sodium marinara sauce over the chicken, followed by a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese.
Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish with additional chopped parsley, if desired, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2330 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 84.0 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.5 g | 132% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 662 mg | 221% | |
| Sodium | 3110 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.9 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.6 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.1 g | ||
| Protein | 273.5 g | 547% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1067 mg | 82% | |
| Iron | 15.5 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 3120 mg | 66% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
