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Healthy Chicken Parmesan Recipe

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Dania B. Dec. 22, 2024

Today I prepared chicken parmesan served with chickpea penne pasta. The chicken Parmesan was delicious. This was my second time having chickpea pasta. I would like to try another healthy pasta option. The texture of the chickpea penne pasta was well not great!

Prep 15 minutesCook 30 minutesEasyServes 4
CB

Coach Belle

Good! Youre doing an excellent job incorporating fiber and lean protein into your dinners. Its fantastic to see you experimenting with different ingredients like chickpea penne pasta. Even though it didnt quite hit the mark this time your willingness to try new things is commendable. Remember there are plenty of other healthy pasta alternatives out there like whole grain or lentil pasta that you might enjoy more. Lets keep it up Dania!

Instructions

  • 1.

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  • 2.

    In a shallow bowl, mix the whole wheat breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

  • 3.

    Brush each chicken breast with olive oil, then coat them in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.

  • 4.

    Place the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  • 5.

    Bake for 20 minutes, then remove from the oven and spoon marinara sauce over each piece.

  • 6.

    Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

  • 7.

    While the chicken is baking, cook the whole grain or lentil pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

  • 8.

    Serve the chicken over the pasta, garnished with fresh basil if desired.

Ingredients

  • 1.

    4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 2.

    1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs

  • 3.

    1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 4.

    1 cup marinara sauce (low-sugar)

  • 5.

    1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

  • 6.

    2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 7.

    1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 8.

    1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

  • 9.

    Salt and pepper to taste

  • 10.

    8 oz whole grain or lentil pasta (for a high-fiber option)

  • 11.

    Fresh basil for garnish (optional)

Nutrition

  • calories

    400

  • fat

    12

  • saturates

    4

  • carbohydrates

    45

  • fibres

    8

  • sugar

    6

  • addedSugar

    2

  • protein

    35

Healthy Chicken Parmesan Recipe

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2 comments
  • DB

    Dania B.Author

    "Today I prepared chicken parmesan served with chickpea penne pasta. The chicken Parmesan was delicious. This was my second time having chickpea pasta. I would like to try another healthy pasta option. The texture of the chickpea penne pasta was well not great!"

  • CB

    Coach Belle

    "Good! Youre doing an excellent job incorporating fiber and lean protein into your dinners. Its fantastic to see you experimenting with different ingredients like chickpea penne pasta. Even though it didnt quite hit the mark this time your willingness to try new things is commendable. Remember there are plenty of other healthy pasta alternatives out there like whole grain or lentil pasta that you might enjoy more. Lets keep it up Dania!"