Description
A family-friendly, keto-friendly twist on classic Chicken Parmesan, rich in protein and cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (4–6 oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 cup no-sugar-added marinara sauce
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp freshly chopped basil, for garnish
- 2 cooked bacon slices, crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375ºF.
- Place the chicken in a shallow baking dish.
- Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes, seasoning to taste with salt and black pepper.
- Drizzle with olive oil and toss the chicken to coat it nicely.
- Pour the marinara sauce over the chicken, making sure to cover it well.
- Top everything off with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped basil and crumbled bacon before serving.
Notes
This dish is best enjoyed hot, right out of the oven. Serve it with a crisp salad or steamed veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 120mg