Description
Crispy chicken breasts baked with low-fat cheese and zesty tomato sauce, delivering 45g protein per serving. A lean, dairy-rich take on Italian-American comfort food ready in 45 minutes.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken breast (1-inch thick cuts)
1 cup low-fat Parmesan (freshly grated)
2 cups tomato sauce (no-sugar-added optional)
1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs (gluten-free optional)
1 cup low-fat mozzarella (shredded)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper
Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder
Set up breading station: flour in first bowl, eggs in second, breadcrumbs in third
Dip chicken in flour, shake off excess
Submerge in beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off
Press into breadcrumbs for thick, even coating
Place chicken 2 inches apart on baking sheet
Bake 15 minutes until golden
Sprinkle 1/2 cup Parmesan over chicken
Pour 1 cup tomato sauce over each breast
Top with remaining Parmesan and shredded mozzarella
Return to oven for 15 minutes until bubbly
Let rest 5 minutes before serving
Notes
Use two baking sheets for large groups to maintain even heat
Freeze breaded chicken 15 minutes for extra crispiness
Verify internal temperature reaches 165°F with a meat thermometer
Reserve 1 tbsp Parmesan for cheese enthusiasts
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 90mg