Lighter Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Name: Lighter Chicken Parmesan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Pounded Thin; 1 whole Egg; 1/4 cups Flour; 1/2 cups Panko Breadcrumbs; 1/4 cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese; 1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Dried Basil; Salt And Pepper; 3/4 cups Marinara Sauce; 4 slices Mozzarella Cheese; 4 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese, Shredded; Chopped Fresh Basil, For Garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

2 whole Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Pounded Thin
1 whole Egg
1/4 cups Flour
1/2 cups Panko Breadcrumbs
1/4 cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoons Dried Basil
Salt And Pepper
3/4 cups Marinara Sauce
4 slices Mozzarella Cheese
4 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese, Shredded
Chopped Fresh Basil, For Garnish (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2
Whisk the egg in a bowl and set aside.
3
Mix the flour, panko, Parmesan, garlic and basil in a shallow dish and set aside.
4
Salt and pepper both sides of your pounded chicken breasts, then dip the chicken first in the egg and then in the flour mixture.
5
Place on the foil lined baking sheet.
6
Bake for 16 minutes flipping once halfway through.
7
Then remove it from the oven.
8
Into an 8x8 baking dish, pour 1/4 cup of the marinara sauce.
9
Top it with the cooked chicken breast, then with the remaining marinara.
10
Top with sliced mozzarella and 4 tablespoons of shredded Parmesan.
11
Bake for another 5-8 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through.
12
Sprinkle with some chopped fresh basil.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Pounded Thin, 1 whole Egg, 1/4 cups Flour, 1/2 cups Panko Breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Lighter Chicken Parmesan falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Lighter Chicken Parmesan

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