Healthy Chicken Parmesan with Veggies
A delicious and nutritious meal combining tender chicken breasts, crispy breadcrumb coating, colorful vegetables, gooey mozzarella cheese, and rich marinara sauce.
Prep Time 25 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal
Chicken
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1.5 pounds
- 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 medium bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Prepare the chicken by rinsing, drying, and tenderizing. Set up a breading station with beaten egg and breadcrumb mixture.
Wash and slice the zucchini and bell pepper. Sauté them in olive oil for about 5 minutes, then add spinach and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Assemble the dish by placing coated chicken on a baking sheet, adding marinara sauce, and topping with mozzarella cheese.
Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 20 minutes. Check internal temperature; if not cooked through, return to oven for an additional 10-15 minutes.
Serve the chicken over sautéed vegetables and garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Calories: 350kcalProtein: 40gSodium: 800mg
Keyword chicken, healthy, Parmesan, vegetables