How to Make Low Fat Chicken Parmesan

Chicken parmesan is a popular Italian dish, but it is often loaded with fat and calories. This low fat chicken parmesan recipe is healthier than traditional chicken parmesan recipes. Try it for a quick and easy dinner that your whole family will enjoy.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup liquid egg substitute
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup low-fat grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 3/4 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
• Non-stick cooking spray

1. Preheat your oven to 400° F and lightly coat a baking dish or baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.

2. Place egg substitute in a bowl and set aside. In another bowl, combine breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, and basil.

3. Using a fork, dip the chicken breasts in the egg substitute and then dredge through the breadcrumb mixture until the chicken in thoroughly coated on all sides. Add more egg substitute and breadcrumbs to your bowls if necessary.

4. Place the chicken breasts on the baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken breasts over and lightly spray the tops with non-stick cooking spray. Bake for another 10-12 minutes or until the chicken is lightly browned and no longer pink in the middle.

5. Top each chicken breast with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. Bake for another five minutes or until the cheese has melted.

6. For a complete meal, serve over whole-wheat pasta and with a side salad. This low fat chicken parmesan recipe makes four servings.

Tips & Warnings

• You can substitute the oregano, basil, and garlic powder for other seasonings you might have in your pantry such as onion powder, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes.

Resources

• Hungry Girl: 200 Under 200: 200 Recipes Under 200 Calories
• Cook Yourself Thin: Skinny Meals You Can Make in Minutes
• The Food You Crave: Luscious Recipes for a Healthy Life

[FrazzledNanny]

on 6/10/2009 I love chicken parmesan! Thanks for the low fat recipe. 5*

[tracysmith159]

on 6/1/2009 Love the article. Chicken Parmesan salad hmm. I'm hungry now. I'll have to try this recipe soon.