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Easy Chicken Parm

Easy chicken Parm with marinara, mozzarella and a breadcrumb topping — no breading station needed — is broiled in the oven for a healthier version that’s ready in just 15 minutes!
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 medium to large chicken breasts, cut in half horizontally to get 4 equally sized thin cutlets
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 1 cup marinara sauce (plus extra for serving)
  • 4 slices fresh mozzarella, ¼ inch thick (see notes)
  • ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for serving)
  • 12-16 basil leaves, julienned

For serving:

  • Hot, cooked spaghetti

Instructions

  • Preheat broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • Season each of the sliced chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place the chicken breasts on the foil-lined tray and top each with ¼ cup marinara sauce.
  • Broil for 7-8 minutes, until almost cooked through.
  • Add a slice of mozzarella to the top of each chicken breast then return to the broiler for 2 minutes, until the cheese is slightly melted.
  • Meanwhile, combine the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese in a small bowl.
  • Top each chicken breast with the breadcrumb and Parm mixture then broil for a final 2 minutes, until breadcrumbs are browned. Watch closely so they don’t burn.
  • Top spaghetti noodles with extra marinara and Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve the chicken Parm over the spaghetti and sprinkle with the fresh basil.

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Notes

Leftovers: If you have leftover chicken Parm, you can store it in the refrigerator, in a covered container, for up to 4-5 days. Reheat in the oven on low broil to regain some of the breadcrumb crunch, but be careful not to dry out the chicken. (I often add extra marinara when serving a second time, which helps.)

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 823mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g
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