Dump-and-Bake Healthy Chicken Parmesan
Just as cheesy and kid-friendly as the original, this Dump-and-Bake Healthy Chicken Parmesan is an easy dinner with no prep work!
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Keyword baked chicken parmesan, chicken parmesan, healthy chicken parmesan
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings
6 people
Calories 256.5 kcal
Author Blair
Ingredients
list of 8 items
6 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 24 ounces total) or 6 chicken cutlets
1 (16 ounce) jar marinara sauce
6 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Italian seasoning, to taste
Salt and pepper, to taste
Basil or additional fresh herbs, for garnish
Optional: cooked pasta, for serving
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Instructions
list of 4 items
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Spray a large baking dish (about 9-inch by 13-inch) with cooking spray. Spread half of the marinara sauce in the bottom of the dish. Add the chicken
on top of the sauce. Sprinkle chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, to taste.
3. Pour remaining sauce over chicken. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. If you are using larger chicken breasts you will need to increase the baking
time to at least 30-35 minutes.
4. Remove foil, place mozzarella slices and grated Parmesan on top of chicken. Return chicken to the oven (uncovered) for an additional 10 minutes, or
until cheese is melted and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Recipe Notes
Cooking for Two? Cut the ingredients in half and bake the chicken in an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking dish.
Want to prep ahead? Place all of the ingredients in the dish, cover, and refrigerate until ready to bake. You can also freeze the dish (before baking)
for up to 3 months -- just make sure that it's wrapped tightly to prevent freezer burn.
Nutrition Facts
Dump-and-Bake Healthy Chicken Parmesan
Amount Per Serving (1 /6 of the recipe)
Calories 256.5 Calories from Fat 92
% Daily Value*
Fat 10.2g16%
Saturated Fat 4.2g26%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.6g
Cholesterol 84.8mg28%
Sodium 495mg22%
Potassium 27mg1%
Carbohydrates 4.9g2%
Fiber 1.3g5%
Sugar 2.7g3%
Protein 34.9g70%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
From the seasoned mom
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Just as cheesy and kid-friendly as the original, this Dump-and-Bake Healthy Chicken Parmesan is an easy dinner with no prep work!
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Keyword baked chicken parmesan, chicken parmesan, healthy chicken parmesan
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings
6 people
Calories 256.5 kcal
Author Blair
Ingredients
list of 8 items
6 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 24 ounces total) or 6 chicken cutlets
1 (16 ounce) jar marinara sauce
6 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Italian seasoning, to taste
Salt and pepper, to taste
Basil or additional fresh herbs, for garnish
Optional: cooked pasta, for serving
list end
Instructions
list of 4 items
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Spray a large baking dish (about 9-inch by 13-inch) with cooking spray. Spread half of the marinara sauce in the bottom of the dish. Add the chicken
on top of the sauce. Sprinkle chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, to taste.
3. Pour remaining sauce over chicken. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. If you are using larger chicken breasts you will need to increase the baking
time to at least 30-35 minutes.
4. Remove foil, place mozzarella slices and grated Parmesan on top of chicken. Return chicken to the oven (uncovered) for an additional 10 minutes, or
until cheese is melted and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Recipe Notes
Cooking for Two? Cut the ingredients in half and bake the chicken in an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking dish.
Want to prep ahead? Place all of the ingredients in the dish, cover, and refrigerate until ready to bake. You can also freeze the dish (before baking)
for up to 3 months -- just make sure that it's wrapped tightly to prevent freezer burn.
Nutrition Facts
Dump-and-Bake Healthy Chicken Parmesan
Amount Per Serving (1 /6 of the recipe)
Calories 256.5 Calories from Fat 92
% Daily Value*
Fat 10.2g16%
Saturated Fat 4.2g26%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.6g
Cholesterol 84.8mg28%
Sodium 495mg22%
Potassium 27mg1%
Carbohydrates 4.9g2%
Fiber 1.3g5%
Sugar 2.7g3%
Protein 34.9g70%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
From the seasoned mom
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