Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe

The TASTIEST baked chicken parmesan recipe that is easy to prep on a weeknight! Crispy, cheesy, but lighter.

Say hello to your new favorite weeknight dinner: this baked chicken parmesan recipe! With crispy panko breadcrumbs and a healthy dose of cheese, this chicken parm recipe is loved by kids and grown ups alike!

Certain recipes have always been ‘off limits’ to me because they are too complicated to prep. Take chicken parmesan for example. Classic chicken parmesan is dredged, fried, then baked in a homemade tomato sauce.

That is WAY too many steps for me to undertake on a busy weeknight. Especially if I have a toddler clinging to my ankle.

Today’s baked chicken parmesan recipe has a few shortcuts that not only make it healthier, but easier to prepare as well!

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How to make chicken parmesan

Please note that this chicken parmesan recipe is by no means authentic, but this is my simplified (and healthified) version that will fit much better into a busy and healthy lifestyle!

1. Fill three bowls with 1) all purpose flour 2) beaten egg and 3) panko, parmesan cheese, salt and spices
2. Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally to make two thin & wide slices per breast
3. Dredge chicken in the flour, then the egg and finally the parmesan/panko mixture
4. Arrange on a baking sheet or in a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes
5. Top with marinara and shredded mozza
6. Bake for 5 more minutes, then serve with fresh basil

Can I make this healthy chicken parmesan gluten-free? I haven’t tried this but I think you could swap the all purpose flour for gluten-free or almond flour, and the panko for gluten-free panko without any problems.

Can I lower the carbs in this healthy chicken parmesan? I would check out this recipe for Low Carb Chicken Parmesan which uses pork rinds in place of breadcrumbs!

Can I make this healthy chicken parmesan recipe ahead of time? I haven’t tried but here’s how I’d do it: Bake the chicken for the 20 minute step, then cool completely and store without the marinara and cheese. Re-heat on a baking sheet for 5 minutes at 350°F, then add the marinara and cheese and bake for another 5 or so minutes until the cheese is melted.

What can I serve with this chicken parm recipe?

I have lots of ideas for ya!

• serve over zucchini noodles with extra marinara sauce
• serve with these Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts, this Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower, or this Maple Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash
• serve with this Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad or my favorite Staple Kale Salad
• serve with one of these 7 Cauliflower Rice Recipes or one of these 7 Easy Rice Recipes
• serve with Broccolini or Snap Peas

Watch the video below to see exactly how I prepped this healthy chicken parmesan. It’s so easy! You can find more of my recipe videos on my YouTube channel, or on Facebook.