Lightened Up Chicken Parmesan
This Lightened Up Chicken Parmesan recipe is baked with rich marinara and gooey mozzarella cheese making it the perfect dish for weeknight dinners or meal prep. These breasts are encrusted with Italian seasoning and loaded with flavor.
Servings 4
Calories 385kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 skinless chicken breasts about 16-20oz total
- ½ cup almond meal The amount you will need will vary based on the size of your chicken. Use enough so that both sides of the chicken are fully coated.
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated I buy block cheese and grate.
- 2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg
- cooking oil (I use olive oil)
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded I buy block cheese and grate.
- ¾ cup Raos marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create 4 thinner chicken breasts. Place the chicken breasts on a hard surface and pound them to completely flatten.
- Combine the almond meal, parmesan cheese, Italian Seasoning, salt and pepper in a bowl large enough to dip the chicken breasts. Stir to combine.
- Place the egg in a bowl large enough to dip the chicken.
- Dip the chicken in the egg and then the almond meal mixture.
- Place the chicken on the parchment paper and repeat for the remaining chicken. Your hands will get sticky. You may want to keep a moist towel nearby and wipe your hands after breading each.
- Spray the top of each breast with cooking oil. Bake for 15 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to test if the internal temperature of the chicken has reached 165 degrees.
- Remove from oven, spoon the marinara sauce over each piece of chicken and top each with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 5-8 more minutes or until cheese is melted
- Allow the chicken to cool before serving.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 23g