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Light Chicken Parmesan
Breaded baked chicken with marinara and mozzarella. 490 calories, 42g protein, Italian classic made lighter.
Nutrition per serving
1 serving(s)
490
Calories
42g
Protein
36g
Carbs
18g
Fat
Fiber:4g
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Servings
1
Est. Cost
$4.50
Light Chicken Parmesan
The Italian favorite, made lighter by baking instead of frying.
Ingredients
- 6 oz chicken breast, pounded to 1/2 inch
- 1/4 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1 egg white
- 1/3 cup marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
- 1 tbsp Parmesan
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Mix breadcrumbs with Italian seasoning and Parmesan.
- Dip chicken in egg white, then coat in breadcrumbs.
- Bake 20 minutes, flipping halfway, until 165°F.
- Top with marinara and mozzarella.
- Broil 2-3 minutes until melted.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 490 kcal |
| Protein | 42g |
| Carbs | 36g |
| Fat | 18g |
| Fiber | 4g |
Dietary tags
high-protein
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