Description
A quick and delicious Low Carb Chicken Parmesan recipe with baked chicken, gooey cheese, and zesty marinara, ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast cutlets
- 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 oven to 450°F.
- Season 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 the olive oil and salted butter, then cook the chicken in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Place chicken on a rimmed baking sheet and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese and 2 to 3 tablespoons of marinara sauce. Top generously with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for about 6 to 8 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with more parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For maximum flavor, let the chicken marinate in the seasonings for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 85mg