Low Fat Chicken Parmigiana
Indulge guilt-free with this lighter twist on traditional Chicken Parmigiana! Our Low Fat Chicken Parmigiana combines juicy, oven-baked chicken breasts coated in a golden crust of whole wheat breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese, eliminating the need for frying while maintaining all the classic crunch. Topped with a rich, low-sodium marinara sauce, gooey part-skim mozzarella, and a sprinkle of vibrant fresh basil, this dish offers a flavor-packed experience with fewer calories. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner. With keywords like "healthy chicken parmesan," "low-fat recipe," and "oven-baked chicken," this recipe is sure to become a favorite on your quest for wholesome, comforting meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- as needed Olive oil spray
- 1 cup Whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large Egg whites
- 1 cup Low-sodium marinara sauce
- 0.5 cup Part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 8 leaves Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Pound the chicken breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
In a shallow bowl, beat the egg whites. In another shallow bowl, combine the whole wheat breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
Dip each chicken breast first into the beaten egg whites, allowing any excess to drip off, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
Place the coated chicken breasts onto the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray the tops with olive oil spray to ensure a crispy finish.
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through to ensure even browning.
Remove the chicken from the oven and spoon an equal amount of marinara sauce over each breast. Top each with mozzarella cheese.
Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2067 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.7 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.1 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 645 mg | 215% | |
| Sodium | 3744 mg | 163% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.0 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.9 g | ||
| Protein | 274.6 g | 549% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 968 mg | 74% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 1224 mg | 26% | |
*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.
