Healthy Chicken Parmesan With Pasta Recipe

Name: Healthy Chicken Parmesan With Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Olive oil cooking spray; 2 tsp olive oil; 1/2 cup white onion, diced; 1 green bell pepper, seeded & diced; 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tsp dried oregano, divided; 1 28-oz jar crushed tomatoes; 1 tbsp sun-dried tomato paste; 1/2 cup whole-wheat panko; 1 tbsp reduced-fat parmesan cheese, grated; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1/4 tsp sea salt; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 4 4-oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1-inch thickness; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded; 8 oz cooked whole-wheat penne pasta; 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Servings: persons

Olive oil cooking spray
2 tsp olive oil
1/2 cup white onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, seeded & diced
2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp dried oregano, divided
1 28-oz jar crushed tomatoes
1 tbsp sun-dried tomato paste
1/2 cup whole-wheat panko
1 tbsp reduced-fat parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
4 4-oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1-inch thickness
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
8 oz cooked whole-wheat penne pasta
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

1
Preheat oven to 400 F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
2
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic and saute 3 to 5 minutes until vegetables are soft. Add 1tsp oregano and stir to coat. Cook 30 seconds, until oregano is fragrant. Add tomatoes and tomato paste and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, partially cover and simmer 20 to 30 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, in a shallow dish, combine panko, parmesan, remaining 1 tsp oregano, thyme, salt and black pepper. Mix with a fork to combine. Brush both sides of each chicken breast with Dijon. Transfer each breast to panko mixture and turn to coat both sides. Arrange chicken on prepared baking sheet. Coat surface of chicken with cooking spray. Bake 20 minutes.
4
Top each chicken breast with 2 to 3 tbsp tomato sauce and 2 tbsp mozzarella. Return chicken to oven and bake 10 minutes more, until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly.
5
Arrange pasta on a serving plate and top with remaining tomato sauce. Serve chicken with pasta on the side, garnishing both with basil.
6
Serving Size: 4 oz chicken Parmesan and 4 oz pasta.

610

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Olive oil cooking spray, 2 tsp olive oil, 1/2 cup white onion, diced, 1 green bell pepper, seeded & diced, and more.

Yes, Healthy Chicken Parmesan With Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Healthy Chicken Parmesan With Pasta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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