Description
A quick and delicious low carb take on the classic Chicken Parmesan, featuring crispy chicken, rich marinara, and melted cheese, all ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 boneless skinless chicken breast cutlets (3 ounces each)
- 2 teaspoons Italian herb blend
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups homemade marinara or store-bought
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 to 8 leaves of fresh basil, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F.
- Season the chicken on both sides with the Italian herb blend, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat, add olive oil and salted butter, and cook the chicken in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Place the chicken on a rimmed baking sheet, sprinkle with parmesan cheese, top with marinara sauce, and finish with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Optionally, switch to broil for the last minute for a crispier finish.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with more parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Serve hot.
Notes
For a crunchier texture, dredge the chicken in almond flour before searing. Make your own marinara sauce to control sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg