Baked Chicken Parmesan and Zucchini Noodles
This Baked Chicken Parmesan and Zucchini Noodles dish is a delightful twist on a classic Italian favorite, combining crispy, golden chicken with tender, spiralized zucchini. In just 20 minutes of prep and 40 minutes of baking, you’ll have a meal that’s both hearty and light, perfect for satisfying cravings without the guilt.
Ingredients
Chicken and Coating
- 5-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 eggs beaten
Sauce and Toppings
- 1 jar pasta sauce 26oz
- 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 3 zucchini shredded or made into zucchini noodles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9x13" baking pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- Trim the chicken breasts into even pieces, pounding them if necessary to make them an equal thickness.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt and pepper.
- In another small bowl, add the beaten eggs. Dip each piece of chicken in the eggs, then dredge in the breadcrumb mixture. Place covered chicken piece in the prepared pan and repeat with remaining pieces.
- Cook in preheated oven for 30-40 minutes (or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165 degrees). Add a little bit of sauce and a piece of mozzarella on each chicken piece, then return to the oven for 4-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Serve over shredded zucchini with remaining sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 343kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 36gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 152mgSodium: 585mgPotassium: 685mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 640IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 330mgIron: 2mg
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