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Healthy Baked Chicken Parmesan

★★★★★ 29 Reviews Recipe Print
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By: Erin9/20/20

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Healthy Baked Chicken Parmesan combines healthily breaded chicken breasts and indulgent marinara and mozzarella for a top notch flavor combo. Prepare in less than an hour for the ultimate crowd pleasing meal!

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The chicken parmesan of your (and my) dreams

Pasta is delicious, and breaded chicken is delicious. Combine the two together with a generous portion of marinara and a little more mozzarella than what’s socially acceptable, and you have one mouth watering meal on your hands.

That describes this healthy breaded chicken parmesan to a T! The recipe consists of thin chicken breasts breaded with crushed almond flour crackers (a better alternative to white flour crackers), and baked to crispy goodness. Eat over a plate of pasta with your favorite side salad, and ta-da!

It’s basically a giant chicken tender eaten over pasta with marinara and lots of cheesiness. That, my friend, sounds like a happy dinner to me!

Chicken parmesan is a great meal for serving to company or at family and friend-filled events. It’s a savory crowd pleaser sure to leave everyone’s bellies feeling full, satisfied, and like you’re the best host ever!

chicken parm on plate

Ingredients used in baked parmesan

This recipe uses ingredients that we all know and love like chicken, breadcrumbs, marinara, and mozzarella. Each bite of this deliciously breaded chicken parmesan is filled with incredible flavor thanks to Italian seasoning and parmesan cheese!

  • Chicken breasts (Cut the chicken breasts in half longways, and pound them thinly to half an inch of thickness)
  • Eggs
  • Crushed crackers or breadcrumbs (I used almond flour crackers)
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Italian seasoning
  • Marinara sauce
  • Mozzarella log (Slice into 1/2 inch thick slices)

Tools used to create this recipe

From start to finish, baked chicken parmesan will only require four different tools. Don’t forget to grab your measuring cups!

  • Baking sheet
  • Aluminum foil
  • Meat pounder
  • Two mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups: 1/2 tsp, 1/2 cup, and 1 cup
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How to make healthy baked chicken parmesan

If you’ve ever breaded anything, this recipe will be cake to you. Even if you haven’t, it’s still a simple recipe that requires no more than 10 minutes of prep time and 25 minutes of baking time! Feel free to add extra mozzarella if that’s your thing.

Begin by preheating the oven to 350F and lining a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Your chicken should be pounded to 1/2 inch in thickness.

In two separate bowls, whisk eggs and pour cracker crumbs. To bowl with cracker crumbs, add parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

Coat the chicken in egg on both sides, then dip it into cracker crumbs, coating both sides very well.

Lay on the baking sheet and repeat with the remaining chicken.

Bake for 15 minutes, then take out of the oven. Top each piece with marinara and a slice of mozzarella cheese.

Bake for 5 more minutes and then broil for 3-4 minutes, keeping an eye on the cheese so it doesn’t burn.

Remove from the oven, serve over pasta, and enjoy!

breaded chicken on baking sheet

Chicken parmesan tips

Here are some chicken parmesan recipe tips. Still have questions? Leave them in the comments below!

Chicken parmesan vs chicken parmigiana
Spoiler alert, there’s no difference! Both dishes are the same and hail from Italy. Enjoy it the same way no matter what you choose to call it.

Vegetarian chicken parmesan options
If you’ve been salivating at this recipe but wondering if you can use a veggie alternative, the answer is yes! Feel free to use eggplant in this recipe, or substitute the chicken with a plant-based “meat.”

Sides dishes for pairing
Some of my favorite chicken and pasta sides include Zucchini Salad with Walnut Pesto, Avocado Corn Salad, and Pear Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette.

Cooked temperature
When checking the temperature of your chicken, be sure that it reaches 165F internally before consuming.

Storing baked parmesan
Store breaded chicken and all toppings and ingredients in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. Reheat by placing in the microwave in 15 second intervals, or by baking until warmed. I recommend storing the chicken separate from the other ingredients.

chicken parmesan on plate

Some more must-try hearty recipes

Love a good chicken-based dinner? Try some of these! Chicken is a great source of protein, and each of these meals are filled with rich flavor and lots of nutrients!

  • Instant Pot BBQ Chicken
  • Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato Casserole
  • Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup
  • Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps
  • Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken
chicken parmesan on plate
★★★★★ 5 from 29 reviews

Healthy Baked Chicken Parmesan

Healthy Baked Chicken Parmesan combines healthily breaded chicken breasts and indulgent marinara and mozzarella for a top notch flavor combo. Prepare in less than an hour for the ultimate crowd pleasing meal!

Prep: 20Cook: 25Total: 45
Yield 6 servings 1x
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Ingredients

  • 3 large chicken breasts, cut in half long way, pounded thin to half an inch thickness.
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup finely crushed cracker crumbs or breadcrumbs (I used almond flour crackers pulverized in a food processor)
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 8 oz log of mozzarella, sliced into 1/2 inch thick slices

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F and line baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. Make sure your chicken is pounded thin to 1/2 inch thick. 
  3. In one bowl, whisk eggs and in another bowl, pour cracker crumbs into it. To the bowl with crackers crumbs, add grated parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix it up.
  4. Coat chicken in egg on both sides, then dip into cracker crumbs, coating both sides very well.
  5. Lay on baking sheet and repeat with remaining chicken.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes, then take out of oven, top each piece with about about 1/3 cup marinara, then a slice of mozzarella cheese.
  7. Bake for 5 more minutes, then broil for 3-4 minutes, keeping an eye on it so cheese doesn’t burn.
  8. Remove from oven and serve over pasta!
  9. Enjoy!
Author: Erin MorrisseyCategory: dinner, lunch, gluten-freeMethod: bakeCuisine: AmericanDiet: Gluten Free
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  1. Lauren says

    Posted on 4/11 at 6:37 pm

    Thank you so much for this lightened up version!!! At least one of your recipes are always in our weekly roundup and these will definitely be added. 😊

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 4/12 at 7:07 pm

      Hi Lauren, so happy you loved it!!

      Reply
  2. Sara says

    Posted on 3/29 at 9:45 am

    Staple in our house! Make it weekly! Super easy and yummy to make on a weeknight! Pair it with some veggies and pasta.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 3/30 at 8:10 am

      Hi Sara, so glad your family likes it and great additions!!

      Reply
  3. Mathilde says

    Posted on 2/28 at 4:01 pm

    I choose this dish for this week’s meal prep and I can only say that i’m excited to eat this the rest of the week 😍 Taste delicious!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 2/28 at 8:19 pm

      Hi Mathilde, I am so glad you enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  4. Taylor says

    Posted on 1/31 at 9:46 pm

    So easy!!! So good! I made these a few weeks ago and they were just so delicious and really hit my Italian craving! I paired this with some seared broccolini and it was delicious!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/31 at 10:01 pm

      Hi Taylor, I am so happy you liked it and great addition!!

      Reply
  5. Katie says

    Posted on 1/28 at 8:42 am

    Made this last night and it was delish! I’m so intimidated by chicken parm most of the time I don’t bother. This recipe was really easy to follow and it came out great especially baked! I used regular breadcrumbs and next time I’ll try something like the almond crackers.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/28 at 8:04 pm

      Hi Katie, so glad you liked it so much!!

      Reply
  6. Julia says

    Posted on 1/15 at 10:58 am

    This recipe is unreal. My boyfriend absolutely raved about this dish when I made it for him and it was so so good paired with spaghetti and a side salad! My perfect italian meal!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/15 at 1:01 pm

      Hi Julia, I am thrilled you both enjoyed it so much! 🙂

      Reply
    • Mary says

      Posted on 3/10 at 10:49 pm

      This recipe was so easy and spot on! My husband and I loved it. It’ll definitely be in our rotation. Thanks Erin for another winning recipe.

      Reply
      • Erin says

        Posted on 3/12 at 12:42 am

        Hi Mary, so glad you both liked it!!

  7. Julie Solomon says

    Posted on 1/13 at 9:25 pm

    So easy and most importantly delicious! Very happy that there are leftovers! I will be making this again!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/14 at 11:24 pm

      Hi Julie, I am so glad you enjoyed it and will again soon!

      Reply
  8. Nora says

    Posted on 1/9 at 3:34 pm

    so delicious and easy to make, perfect for a healthy but yummy, weekend dinner!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/12 at 9:54 pm

      Hi Nora, I am so happy you enjoyed it! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Alisha says

    Posted on 1/3 at 4:15 pm

    Easy, delicious and SO satisfying! It’s such a great recipe to follow for a quick and healthy dinner. Chicken Parm is such a classic, and I love that you’ve found a way to make it healthy!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/4 at 2:33 pm

      Hi Alisha, I am so happy you enjoyed it! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Kellie says

    Posted on 1/3 at 4:03 pm

    Have made this several times now and it never disappoints! So happy to have a healthier version of one of my favorite meals. Thanks for another great recipe Erin!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/4 at 1:50 pm

      Hi Kellie, thanks for sharing! So happy you love it so much!

      Reply
  11. Emily says

    Posted on 1/3 at 3:10 pm

    This is so good and easy to make. Love fish it has a healthy spin to it!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Emily says

      Posted on 1/3 at 3:19 pm

      That* not fish (oops!)

      Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/4 at 1:12 pm

      Hi Emily, I am so happy you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  12. Lauren says

    Posted on 1/3 at 3:05 pm

    I made this for my family on Christmas Eve and it was so good! Thank you for the recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/4 at 1:09 pm

      Hi Lauren, I am so happy they liked it!

      Reply
  13. Kim says

    Posted on 12/9 at 11:45 pm

    Hi Erin! I love this recipe. I’ve made it once before and it turned out amazing. But this time, I only have a block of mozzarella rather than a log. I’m assuming it won’t melt as well? Do you think it’ll still work? Any advice?

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/11 at 12:19 pm

      Run it through a cheese grater – it will work just fine!

      Reply
  14. Julie Solomon says

    Posted on 12/7 at 9:02 pm

    This chicken parmesan was delicious and super easy! This will definitely be in the rotation! 😃

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/8 at 3:05 pm

      Hi Julie, I am so glad you liked it!

      Reply
  15. Katrina Leeney says

    Posted on 11/30 at 5:31 pm

    SO GOOD! All ingredients I had laying around, which was the best part! Can always count on Erin for a reliable recipe of a classic meal. My fiance served it over an enormous bed of noodles and I split the base between noodles and broccoli. We loved it.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/1 at 3:41 pm

      Hi Katrina, thanks for sharing! A bed of noodles sounds amazing!!

      Reply
  16. Amy Ronick says

    Posted on 11/28 at 1:04 pm

    This recipe is in our family rotation. As with all of Erin’s recipes, it’s easy and DELICIOUS (especially with RAO’s sauce). It’s one of the few recipes which all three kids will eat and devour. We sometimes use the air fryer to cook the chicken which works out great as well. Thanks Erin!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 11/30 at 3:50 pm

      Hi Amy, I am so happy you and your family all love it!! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  17. Katy says

    Posted on 11/17 at 9:31 pm

    My go to chicken parm recipe! By my go-to food blogger. Thanks for another great one Erin! I love all your baking recipes but have been LOVING all your meal recipes you’ve been branching out to. This one especially is super easy and delicious!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 11/18 at 8:25 pm

      Hi Katy, I am so happy to hear that! Thanks for sharing!!

      Reply
  18. Kelly says

    Posted on 11/2 at 8:33 pm

    Love this recipe!! So easy to make and super delicious😊 Thanks Erin!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 11/3 at 10:28 am

      Hi Kelly, thanks so much for your kind words! I am so happy you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  19. Joy says

    Posted on 10/22 at 11:33 am

    Such an easy recipe and my whole family loved it! It tasted SO good. I’m looking forward to trying more recipes 😍

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 10/22 at 3:21 pm

      Hi Joy, thank you so much for sharing! I am so happy everyone enjoyed it!

      Reply
  20. Elin says

    Posted on 10/14 at 7:23 pm

    Amazing! My whole family loved it. I substituted bocconcini for the Mozzarella and it worked just as well 🙂 Thanks for a great recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 10/16 at 12:23 pm

      Hi Elin, I am so happy to hear that and you made it your own!

      Reply
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