Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs or panko
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup marinara sauce (low-sugar preferred)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Optional: fresh basil or parsley for garnish
- Olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Set up breading station: one bowl with beaten eggs, another with breadcrumbs, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast into eggs, then coat thoroughly with breadcrumb mixture.
- Place breaded chicken on sheet pan and lightly spray with olive oil or cooking spray.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Spoon marinara sauce over each chicken breast and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Return to oven and bake for an additional 5–7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach under the cheese for extra veggies.
- Use part-skim mozzarella to reduce fat but keep cheesiness.
- Substitute gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version.
- Spray breaded chicken lightly with oil before baking to enhance crispiness.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
