Lightened-Up Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts (about 1 lb), pounded to even thickness
• ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs or panko
• ¼ cup grated parmesan, divided
• 1 egg + 2 egg whites, beaten
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 4 oz part-skim mozzarella, shredded
• 4 oz whole-wheat or chickpea pasta, cooked, for serving
• Fresh basil, salt & pepper

Steps

1. Heat oven to 425°F (220°C). Season chicken with salt and pepper.
2. Dredge in egg, then in breadcrumbs mixed with half the parmesan. Place on a sprayed sheet pan.
3. Bake 18–20 min until cooked through (no frying needed).
4. Spoon marinara over each breast, top with mozzarella and remaining parmesan; bake 5 min more until bubbly. Serve over pasta with basil.

Recipe inspiration: baked lightened-up chicken parm