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Skinny Chicken Parmesan is a healthier, lower fat version of chicken parmesan. Non-breaded chicken in a robust tomato sauce with creamy mozzarella cheese. A simple, easy, flavorful chicken dish!
Chicken Parmesan is famous for its crispy fried breading, robust tomato sauce, and creamy cheese. Even though it’s sinfully delicious, a traditional chicken parmesan recipe is not usually the healthiest food in the world. The flavors are excellent but the breading just makes the calories and fat skyrocket.
Chicken Parmesan is a beloved classic Italian dish, known for its crispy breading and rich, cheesy topping. However, if you’re looking for a healthier, gluten-free version without sacrificing flavor, skinny chicken Parmesan is the perfect solution. This recipe skips the breading, making it lower in fat and suitable for gluten-free diets. Plus, it’s easy to make in a skillet, ensuring a quick and delicious meal.
Why you will love Skinny Chicken Parm:
- Lower in Fat: Skipping the breading makes this version lighter than traditional chicken parmesan.
- Gluten-Free: Perfect for those with gluten sensitivities or anyone looking to cut back on gluten in their diet.
- Quick and Easy: Made entirely in a skillet, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights.
So years ago, I needed a quick and easy dinner that wasn’t going to take much preparation but was brimming with flavor. Hence, the Skinny Chicken Parmesan was born.
So many people are eating more gluten-free these days and here’s a dinner that fills the bill. We say goodbye to the fried breading without skimping on taste. Here’s your gluten-free alternative to Chicken Parmesan. Say hello to gluten-free chicken parmesan!
Skinny Chicken Parmesan Ingredients:
The beauty of this lower-fat chicken parmesan is that there is no breading, no frying, and just the robust flavor of marinara sauce, two types of cheese, and fresh basil.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Chicken Breasts thinly sliced or Chicken Tenderloins
- Garlic Salt
- Pepper
- Marinara Sauce
- Grated Mozzarella Cheese or Fresh Mozzarella, sliced
- Parmesan Cheese
- Fresh Basil
How to make Chicken Parmesan with no breading:
To make this lean chicken parmesan, you start by thinly sliced chicken breasts or sauteing chicken tenderloins in extra virgin olive oil, add a jar of high-quality marinara sauce, and top with fresh mozzarella cheese and basil.
- Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and heat for 1 minute. Add chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, until chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper.
- Turn down the heat to medium-low and add marinara sauce. If the sauce starts to splatter, turn it down to low. Let heat for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with grated mozzarella cheese or lay fresh mozzarella cheese slices over chicken. Add parmesan cheese. Let heat until the cheese begins to melt.
- Top with fresh basil.
Dinner is done in less than 20 minutes. That has to make some Moms out there really happy. We all want quick, nutritious meals that are still rich and savory.
We serve Skinny Chicken Parmesan with grated zucchini that’s been sautéed in a dash of olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper. My kids love to sprinkle on a little mozzarella cheese to take it up a notch.
What to serve with Low-Fat Chicken Parmesan:
Zucchini Noodles with Fresh Tomatoes, Mozzarella, and Basil
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Skinny Chicken Parmesan
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1-2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 1/2 lbs. Chicken Breasts thinly sliced or Chicken Tenderloins
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 1/2 cups Marinara Sauce
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Grated or Fresh Mozzarella, sliced
- 3 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese
- Fresh Basil Leaves torn
Instructions
- Heat large skillet over medium high heat. Add oil and heat for 1 minute. Add chicken and cook on 4-5 minutes per side, until chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper.
- Turn down heat to medium low and add marinara sauce. If the sauce starts to splatter, turn it down to low. Let heat for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with grated mozzarella cheese or lay fresh mozzarella cheese slices over chicken. Add parmesan cheese. Let heat until cheese begins to melt.
- Top with fresh basil.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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