Healthy Baked Chicken Parmesan (Print Version)

Oven-baked chicken cutlets with marinara and mozzarella, perfect for a nutritious, comforting meal.

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or cutlets
02 - ½ cup whole wheat flour
03 - 3 large eggs, whisked
04 - 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 1.5 cups marinara sauce

→ Breading Mixture

06 - 1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs, unseasoned
07 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
09 - 2 teaspoons dried basil
10 - 2 teaspoons dried parsley

# Steps:

01 - Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise and pound them between plastic wrap to about ¼ inch thickness to ensure even cooking.
02 - Preheat oven to 425°F and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet.
03 - Set out three shallow bowls: one for flour, one for whisked eggs, and one for breading mixture.
04 - Mix whole wheat bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, black pepper, dried basil, and dried parsley in the third bowl.
05 - Dredge each chicken cutlet in flour, dip in whisked eggs, and coat in breading mixture. Press gently to ensure coating adheres.
06 - Place breaded cutlets on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, flip, and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
07 - After 30 minutes of baking, top each cutlet with ¼ cup marinara sauce and ¼ cup mozzarella cheese.
08 - Set oven to broil and cook for 2 minutes until the cheese is melted.
09 - Serve chicken over pasta or on a salad.

# Helpful Notes:

01 - Pounding the chicken to an even thickness ensures even cooking and prevents toughness.

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