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20-Minute Healthy Chicken Parmesan

30 minute meals

Thank you Pinch of Yum for the recipe!

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup whole wheat breadcrumbs 

  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs

  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese

  • 1 tsp dried Italian herbs

  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

  • 2 Tbsp oil 

  • 4 chicken breasts

  • 1 + ½ cups creamy vodka tomato sauce

  • 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese

  • 2 zucchinis

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Toss the breadcrumbs, panko, and Parmesan in a shallow dish with Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Heat the oil in a medium ovenproof skillet over medium heat. 

  2. Cut the chicken breasts into a total of four pieces and dredge the chicken in the breadcrumbs so they stick all over the surface of the chicken. Add the chicken to the hot skillet and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side. 

  3. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 5-10 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked. Add the sauce and place a slice of mozzarella cheese on top of each piece of chicken. Return it to the oven for a few more minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and lightly browned. 

  4. While the chicken finishes, cut the zucchini into thin shreds or use a spiralizer to create zucchini noodles. Serve the chicken and sauce over the raw zucchini noodles and sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley.