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by Stephanie Olson
April 5, 2017 (updated 3/9/23) Jump To Recipe
This Healthy Chicken Parmesan is a keeper! It’s ready in 30 minutes,making it a perfect weeknight dinner. Plus, it’s a healthier version of the traditional recipe and even has a gluten-free option!
Table of contents
- Why We Love This Recipe For Healthy Chicken Parmesan
- Key Ingredients For Easy Healthy Chicken Parmesan
- Step By Step Instructions
- FAQ’s and Expert Tips
- More 30-Minute Chicken Dinner Recipes
- More Healthy Italian Recipes:
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Why We Love This Recipe For Healthy Chicken Parmesan
In Kelly Pfeiffer’s cookbook, Superfood Weeknight Meals, all of the recipes feature one or more of her 10 selected superfoods and all are ready in under 30 minutes. This Easy Healthy Chicken Parmesan is just one of many delicious recipes.
What is not to love about this recipe? It’s ready in under 30 minutes making it a perfect weeknight dinner. It’s a healthier take on an all-time classic and favorite recipe that everyone in your family will by excited to eat. And there just happens to be a gluten free version including almond flour and zucchini noodles, so everyone can enjoy this delicious meal!
And once your family falls in love with this recipe, don’t miss checking out this Baked Meatball Parmesan to really knock their socks off.
Key Ingredients For Easy Healthy Chicken Parmesan
Almond Flour
Almond flour is a great breading option for this recipe because it is naturally gluten free.
Organic Chicken Tenders
Organic chicken tenders cook much faster than chicken breasts, but still have great flavor. They are done in just 8 minutes, which helps you get this dinner on the table in under 30 minutes.
Provolone and Parmesan Cheese
Both cheeses are rich in vitamins, calcium and protein and add a lot of flavor and creamy texture to this dish.
Other Ingredients For This Recipe
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 jar (24 ounces, or 680 g) organic spaghetti sauce
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1: Combine the dry ingredients.
In a small bowl, combine the almond flour, basil, oregano, and sea salt.
Step 2: Heat the olive oil.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil.
Step 3: Bread and cook the chicken tenders.
Meanwhile, dip each piece of chicken in the spiced flour, coating evenly and completely. Put the coated chicken in the hot oil, and let it sear and cook on one side for 4 minutes. Then, flip, top with the provolone cheese and sprinkle on the Parmesan cheese. Cover and cook for 4 minutes more, or until the cheese is melted completely.
Step 4: Assemble and serve.
Assemble your bowls: spaghetti or zucchini noodles if using, sauce, and chicken.
FAQ’s and Expert Tips
What’s the difference between Chicken Parmesan and chicken parmigiana?
They are actually the same dish. The recipe originated in the Northeast United States by Italian immigrants, so it is considered an Italian American dish.
Is Chicken Parmesan always served with pasta?
Many people do serve this dish with pasta, but there are many other options to accommodate dietary restrictions like zucchini noodles, gluten free pastas, cauliflower rice, simple green salad, sweet potatoes, rice or spaghetti squash.
What is the best way to reheat Chicken Parmesan?
The best way to reheat leftovers is to place the chicken parmesan in an oven safe dish and reheat in a 350 degree oven for about 10-15 minutes.
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Healthy Chicken Parmesan Recipe
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- Author: Katie Webster
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
This Healthy Chicken Parmesan is a keeper! It’s ready in 30 minutes and tastes like the classic dish even though it’s much healthier.
Ingredients
UnitsScale
- 2/3 cup (64 g) almond flour
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound (455 g) organic chicken tenders
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 jar (24 ounces, or 680 g) organic spaghetti sauce, heated
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the almond flour, basil, oregano, and sea salt.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil.
- Meanwhile, dip each piece of chicken in the spiced flour, coating evenly and completely. Put the coated chicken in the hot oil, and let it sear and cook on one side for 4 minutes. Then, flip, top with the provolone cheese and sprinkle on the Parmesan cheese. Cover and cook for 4 minutes more, or until the cheese is melted completely.
- Assemble your bowls: spaghetti or zucchini noodles if using, sauce, and chicken.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Entree
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 586
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 526 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 37 g
More Healthy Italian Recipes:
Rainbow Panzanella
Simple Italian Balsamic Sheet Pan Chicken
Healthy Beef Lasagna with Spinach and Basil
Spaghetti Squash Amatriciana
Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
About the Author
Stephanie Olson
Stephanie Olson worked in television production and advertising before moving from Los Angeles to New England. She attended culinary school in Connecticut and has since worked as a pastry chef, recipe tester and food stylist. Stephanie grew up in Lubbock, Texas and graduated from The University of Texas at Austin. She currently lives in Vermont with her husband and two teenage daughters.
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19 comments on “Healthy Chicken Parmesan”
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Keisha Taylor — March 20, 2020 @ 3:54 am Reply
That looks amazing and pretty simple to make. Going to make this for the family this week.
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Jennifer Blake — February 25, 2019 @ 5:57 pm Reply
Yum yum yum! Love the simplicity and great flavor of this recipe.
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Diane Wilkins — January 5, 2018 @ 10:00 am Reply
This healthy recipe is definitely my family favorite. We usually make it for Saturday lunch, the kids always ask for more. Seriously, who doesn’t love chicken parmesan tho. Thanks for sharing.
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Rajee Pandi — April 11, 2017 @ 9:54 am Reply
I love chia seeds pudding
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Stephanie Olson — April 11, 2017 @ 2:46 pm Reply
One of my favorite desserts!
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Jen B — April 11, 2017 @ 9:53 am Reply
My favorite superfood is apples!
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Stephanie Olson — April 11, 2017 @ 2:45 pm Reply
Agreed! We love our apples here in VT!
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ali — April 9, 2017 @ 8:41 am Reply
Avocado with sweet potatoes as a close second!
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Stephanie Olson — April 9, 2017 @ 12:25 pm Reply
You are speaking my language Ali!:))
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jberry — April 8, 2017 @ 10:16 pm Reply
Just now going beyond dipping my toe into conscience eating.
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Stephanie Olson — April 9, 2017 @ 12:24 pm Reply
That’s awesome!! You would love Kelly’s cookbook!
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Lisa — April 8, 2017 @ 12:02 pm Reply
My favorite super food is blueberries! Thanks!
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Stephanie Olson — April 8, 2017 @ 12:23 pm Reply
Blueberries are very popular!:))
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Eileen — April 7, 2017 @ 9:46 pm Reply
My favorite superfood has to be blueberries. This cookbook sounds great — thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
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Stephanie Olson — April 8, 2017 @ 12:22 pm Reply
It is an awesome cookbook!!
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Dee Johnson — April 6, 2017 @ 12:15 pm Reply
I love chia seeds.
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Stephanie Olson — April 6, 2017 @ 5:41 pm Reply
Me too! I love to put them in my overnight oatmeal!
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Annette — April 5, 2017 @ 8:23 pm Reply
My favorite superfood is blueberry.
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Stephanie Olson — April 6, 2017 @ 5:40 pm Reply
It’s hard for me to choose a favorite, but I do love blueberries!!
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