Low Fat Chicken Parmesan 6 Ww Points
Discover a guilt-free spin on a classic favorite with this Low Fat Chicken Parmesan, perfectly tailored for a healthy lifestyle at just 6 WW points per serving! Featuring crispy, oven-baked chicken coated in whole wheat breadcrumbs and Parmesan, this lightened-up dish skips the frying but keeps all the irresistible flavors. Topped with melty part-skim mozzarella, a rich marinara sauce, and optional fresh basil for a burst of freshness, it's a wholesome meal that's both satisfying and Weight Watchers-friendly. Quick to prepare in just 40 minutes and perfect for weeknight dinners, this recipe delivers comfort food you can feel great about enjoying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (4 ounces each) Boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 cup Whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large Egg white
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 2 seconds of spray Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 cup Marinara sauce (low-sodium, no-sugar-added)
- 0.5 cup (shredded) Part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. Spray the rack with nonstick cooking spray.
Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Season both sides of the chicken with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
In a shallow bowl, mix the whole wheat breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese together.
In another shallow bowl, whisk the egg white and water until frothy.
Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, ensuring it's evenly coated, then press it into the breadcrumb mixture to coat both sides. Shake off any excess and place the breaded chicken on the prepared wire rack.
Spray the tops of the chicken lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
While the chicken is baking, heat the marinara sauce in a small saucepan over low heat.
After 20 minutes of baking, remove the chicken from the oven. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce over each piece of chicken and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Return the chicken to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired, before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1360 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.9 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.2 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 439 mg | 146% | |
| Sodium | 2996 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.2 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.1 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.7 g | ||
| Protein | 182.0 g | 364% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 691 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 2163 mg | 46% | |
*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.
