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Baked Chicken Parmesan with Mozzarella

This recipe offers a lighter version of classic Italian comfort food. You can enjoy the familiar flavors of Chicken Parmesan while keeping your meal low-carb. It is a satisfying dish for families and home cooks focused on healthy eating.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil or as needed
Flour Mixture
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Eggs
  • 2 eggs beaten until frothy
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Breading
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Cheese & Topping
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • to garnish Fresh Parsley

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Shallow dishes

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create four thinner cutlets. Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
  3. Set up three shallow dishes. In the first, place the flour mixture. In the second, place the beaten eggs mixed with garlic powder. In the third, combine the panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, dried parsley, and dried oregano.
  4. Dredge each chicken cutlet first in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Next, dip it completely into the egg mixture. Finally, press the cutlet firmly into the breadcrumb mixture to coat both sides evenly.
  5. Lightly coat a large skillet with vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Sear the breaded chicken cutlets for about 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown. You may need to do this in batches. This step adds color and texture before baking.
  6. Place the seared chicken cutlets onto the prepared baking sheet. Spoon about 1/4 cup of marinara sauce over the top of each piece of chicken. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
  7. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C) and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Remove from the oven. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 45gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a lower-carb option, serve this Baked Chicken Parmesan with Mozzarella alongside a large green salad or steamed zucchini noodles instead of traditional pasta. If you do not have panko, you can use regular breadcrumbs, but the texture will be slightly different.

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