Heart-Healthy Parmesan Chicken
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this flavorful and nutritious Heart-Healthy Parmesan Chicken recipe! Featuring tender, boneless chicken breasts coated in a golden crust of whole wheat breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley, this dish offers a lighter take on the classic comfort food. Baked to perfection with a drizzle of heart-friendly olive oil and topped with low-sodium marinara sauce and part-skim mozzarella cheese, it’s a wholesome meal packed with bold flavors and healthy ingredients. Ready in just 45 minutes, this crowd-pleasing recipe is low in salt, high in taste, and perfect for those looking for a satisfying yet guilt-free indulgence. Serve alongside roasted vegetables or a crisp salad for a well-rounded, nourishing dinner that every family member will love!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 units egg white
- 1 cup low-sodium marinara sauce
- 0.5 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil.
Step 2
Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them gently with a meat mallet to an even thickness, about 1/2 inch thick.
Step 3
In a shallow bowl, mix together the whole wheat breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
Step 4
In another bowl, whisk the egg whites until slightly foamy.
Step 5
Dip each chicken breast into the egg whites and then into the breadcrumb mixture, pressing the crumbs onto both sides to coat thoroughly.
Step 6
Place the coated chicken breasts in the greased baking dish. Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the tops of the chicken.
Step 7
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Step 8
Remove the baking dish from the oven and spoon the low-sodium marinara sauce over the chicken, followed by a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese.
Step 9
Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 10
Garnish with additional chopped parsley, if desired, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1256.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2329.7 |
| Total Fat 84.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 26.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 661.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3109.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 109.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 18.1g | |
| Protein 273.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 7.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1066.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3120.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories