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Baked Chicken Parmesan

Crispy chicken Parmesan that is baked instead of fried. The panko bread crumbs mixed with the Italian seasonings and Parmesan cheese make for a crispy and flavorful crust, without all of the calories!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword baked chicken, cheese, Chicken, chicken parmesan, tomato sauce
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 330kcal
Author Brittany Liberatore

Ingredients

  • 2 Chicken breasts each sliced in half
  • 2 Eggs beaten
  • 1 Ball Fresh Mozzarella Cheese thinly sliced
  • ½ cup Tomato Sauce for topping
  • Fresh Basil cut into strips for garnish
  • BREADING INGREDIENTS BELOW
  • 1/2 cup Whole Wheat Panko Bread Crumbs
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 Tbs Fresh Basil
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 tsp Dried Oregano
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Pepper

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the oven to 425°F.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the panko, parmesan cheese, basil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Beat the 2 eggs in a shallow dish. Dip the chicken in the egg wash - soaking both sides , then coat with the bread crumb mixture.
  • Transfer the breaded chicken breasts to a greased sheet pan (or line with silicone baking mats or non-stick aluminum foil). Top the chicken with 1 small slice of mozzarella.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese and bread crumbs have turned golden brown and the chicken is cooked through, or until it has reached an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Serve with some tomato sauce and sprinkle of fresh basil.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Serving = ½ large Chicken Breast
Enjoyed best with some noodles (Whole Wheat OR Bean-Based Pasta OR go low-carb with some Spaghetti Squash or Zucchini Noodles) & tomato sauce.