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Pep up your weeknight routine with this heart-healthy chicken dish, loaded with fresh, garlicky flavor. Shredded mozzarella and Italian breadcrumbs give this chicken parmesan a decadently cheesy taste. High in protein and low in fat, chicken breast recipes like this are a tasty but healthy meal idea for dinner.
No need for a lot of fuss or many ingredients when making this easy baked chicken recipe. Besides the chicken breasts and cheese, you’ll need just four ingredients and a few spices. This delicious chicken dinner recipe is also ready to serve in under an hour. And the best part is that you can feel good knowing you’re serving a healthy meal that is low in calories, fat, carbs and sodium but high in protein.
Chicken parmesan is a classic recipe but it can be loaded with fat and calories. But the good news is that while this healthy version lowers the stats on fat, sodium and calories, it doesn’t skimp on taste. In fact, it may be one of the best chicken parmesan recipes you’ve ever made! To get the taste you crave with less fat and calories, you’ll simply bake the succulent chicken breasts rather than frying them. This will give them a crispy coating while keeping them juicy on the inside. Then you’ll reap tons of flavor from the homemade tomato sauce topped with two kinds of cheese.
For a healthy Italian chicken dish that’s both crispy and tender, we recommend trying our Healthy Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan recipe. Simply cook the chicken breasts at 400°F for 16 minutes, flipping it over halfway through. Then add tomato sauce and cheese and heat for an additional few minutes until the cheese is melted.
Chicken parmesan may not come to mind when you’re thinking of heart healthy foods, but it turns out that this chicken dinner recipe can fit perfectly into a heart healthy diet. One serving contains only 3g of saturated fat. It’s also a low sodium chicken dish, clocking in at a mere 246g for a full meal-size serving. Since keeping your weight in check also helps to keep your heart healthier, you’ll be happy to know that a serving of this Italian classic only contains 263 calories. And with only 9g of carbs but a whopping 34g of protein, this may become a new favorite recipe if you’re following a diabetes-friendly meal plan.
You may be used to eating chicken parmesan on top of a big plate of spaghetti, but if you are trying to watch your calorie and carb intake, having a large serving of pasta may not be in your best interest. If you are looking for a healthy side to enjoy with your Italian-inspired chicken dish, why not try some Garlic Green Beans and Tomato or start with this classic Greek Salad? You can also serve this healthy chicken recipe with a small serving of whole grain pasta, rice or potatoes.
Recipe yields 4 servings
Preheat oven to 375°. Lightly coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add the tomato sauce, basil and pepper. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Place egg and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip chicken breasts into egg and then dredge in bread crumbs.
Arrange chicken breasts on baking sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
Spread half of the tomato sauce in a casserole dish. Place baked chicken on tomato sauce and spread remaining sauce over chicken. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over chicken. Cover with foil.
Bake for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
Although chicken parmesan is easy to make on repeat, we get that sometimes you just want to change things up. Whether you’re in the mood for baked, roasted or grilled chicken recipes, we have plenty for you to choose from, from Mediterranean Chicken and Tomatoes to Tandoori Chicken. Enjoy! Check out our complete collection of heart-healthy recipes for even more inspiration.