Healthy Chicken Parmesan (Recipe for Printing)

Perfect for dinner in March, this chicken parmesan features baked breaded chicken, whole wheat, mozzarella, and marinara. A light twist packed with flavor. Save & click.

# What You Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3 large breasts or 1.5 pounds chicken cutlets)
02 - 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
03 - 3 large eggs
04 - 5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 5 cups marinara sauce
06 - 1 cup unseasoned whole wheat bread crumbs
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
08 - 2 teaspoons dried basil
09 - 2 teaspoons dried parsley

# How to Make It:

01 - Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise to butterfly, creating thin cutlets. Place between sheets of plastic wrap and flatten to 1/4 inch thickness using a meat mallet.
02 - Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
03 - Set out three large shallow bowls: add whole wheat flour to the first, beat eggs in the second, combine bread crumbs, black pepper, dried basil, and dried parsley in the third.
04 - Dredge each chicken cutlet first in flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally press into the bread crumb mixture to fully coat. Repeat for all cutlets.
05 - Arrange breaded chicken cutlets on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, flip each cutlet, then bake an additional 15 minutes.
06 - Remove chicken from oven and top each cutlet with approximately 1/4 cup marinara sauce and 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese. Return to oven, set heat to broil, and cook for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
07 - Serve hot over cooked pasta or fresh salad as desired.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Pounding the chicken to an even thickness ensures uniform cooking for tender, moist results.
02 - For a crispier texture, lightly spray breaded cutlets with oil before baking.

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