I think we often think of pasta as an unhealthy option, but this Healthy Chicken Parmesan recipe proves that wrong! What I really love about this recipe is that there are so many options to make it what you like. I will share all of the modifications in this post!
Let’s first talk pasta! I have been gluten free for about five years and pasta was something I worried about initially. I loved pasta and was worried that I would be missing out. Pasta has actually been one of the easiest things to replace. There are so many pasta alternatives. Even if you aren’t gluten-free, there are low carb and high protein options like Banza. My favorite gluten-free pasta is from Aldi!
Ok, let’s jump into modifications. Like I mentioned above, if you are gluten-free or low carb, there are so many pasta alternatives. I have even enjoyed this meal over zoodles. If you are dairy free, simply leave off the cheese or use a dairy-free alternative. If you are vegan or vegetarian, you could swap out the chicken for eggplant and use an egg alternative. There are so many options!
I love making this healthy chicken parmesan recipe when we have company. It’s always a favorite! It pairs really well with roasted veggies and a huge salad. If you’re looking for other healthy dinner recipes, check out our other options here. Here is the recipe!
Chicken Parmesan
Ingredients
- 1 lb. chicken breast (pounded and cut in half)
- 1 jar pasta sauce
- 1 pkg. spaghetti pasta (I use gf, but pick your favorite)
- 1 block sliced cheese (you can use pepperjack, monterrey jack or mozzarella)
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1 cup almond flour (or bread crumbs)
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 1/2 tsp. oregano
- 3 Tbsp. avocado oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Pour the sauce in a 9 x 13 in. pan and set aside.
- Pound the chicken breasts to tenderize and then cut them in half.
- Whisk the egg in a bowl.
- Combine the almond flour or bread crumbs and all of the seasonings in a large, flat bowl or on a plate.
- Dip a piece of the chicken breast in the egg mixture, and then the seasoning and set aside on a plate.
- Repeat with all of the chicken.
- Heat the oil in a large pan over high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the chicken and cook on each side for a minute or two until it is brown and then place them in the pan in the sauce.
- Bake at 350 degree for about 15-20 minutes or until the inside of the chicken in no longer pink.
- Prepare pasta according to the package.
- Once cooked, top the chicken with the cheese and return to the oven just long enough to melt the cheese.
- Serve over pasta and top with fresh basil (optional).
