This Baked Chicken Parmesan is so moist, flavorful, and healthy. With minimal ingredients it’s easy to prepare in a hurry on a weeknight. Serve with spaghetti squash that you can make in the microwave!
I love when a weekend is both restful and productive. It makes Monday so much easier! I find that staying on top of my meal prep makes a big difference — I don’t have to worry about what I’m having for lunch or dinner, and I don’t get stuck grabbing meals out of the house. #notgoodonthebudget
Plus, having things on hand helps the whole family from feel famished and cranky.
Here’s a sample menu:
Sunday
Chicken Parm + Spaghetti Squash & Roasted Broccoli
Monday
Tuesday
Udi’s GF Pizza + Salad
Wednesday
Chicken Sausage, Roasted Potatoes & Veg
Thursday
Shrimp & Grits
Friday
Date Night
You might see that chicken parm meal and wonder how it can be easy and healthy to make at home. Here’s your answer!
Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti Squash
A quick tip:
I usually buy full size chicken breasts to make chicken parm and slice them to get them to the right size for baking, but if you find chicken breast cutlets that are already thin enough, it takes out one of the steps of prep. You want them to be a bit on the thin side so they cook quick and evenly.
Don’t be shy, go add this to your weekly dinner menu 🙂
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Baked Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti Squash
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
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This Baked Chicken Parmesan is so moist, flavorful, and healthy. With minimal ingredients it’s easy to prepare in a hurry on a weeknight. Serve with spaghetti squash that you can make in the microwave!
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast cutlets {4- 4 ounce pieces}
- 1/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup part skim mozzarella
- 1 small spaghetti squash
Instructions
- To prepare chicken parm:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Drizzle 9X13 inch baking dish with olive oil.
- In shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
- In small bowl, whisk egg and season with salt and pepper.
- Coat each chicken breast in egg wash and smother in parmesan breadcrumbs.
- Place chicken in prepared baking dish and lightly mist or drizzle tops of chicken with olive oil
- Bake chicken for 12 minutes; remove from oven.
- Turn oven temperature to broil.
- Pour tomato sauce around sides of chicken and sprinkle chicken with mozzarella.
- Place chicken back in oven for 3 minutes.
- To prepare spaghetti squash:
- Pearce holes in spaghetti squash with a fork.
- Place spaghetti squash in a microwave safe bowl, and cook on high in microwave for 10 minutes.
- Allow squash to cool, and slice in half from stem to end.
- Using a fork, scrape inside of squash from stem to end and gather the spaghetti-like strands in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 312
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
Hi I’m Kristina LaRue, RD (registered dietitian nutritionist), Peloton addict and mama to two active and hungry boys. On Love & Zest, you’ll find healthy-ish recipes that fuel the whole family. I’m all about veggie-filled breakfast, meal prep recipes, healthier sweets, and easy weeknight dinners made in the Instant Pot or sheet pan.
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I love a remake of a good classic! This look great.
Such a great way to use spaghetti squash! Sounds like the perfect weeknight dinner!
Great tip for the chicken breasts! Love doing that! This dinner is a healthy comfort food winner! And it comes together so easily making it a definite go-to for busy weeknights!
oh my gosh, I can’t believe I haven’t made spaghetti squash lately!! I love how versatile it is and adds volume without crazy calories
Made this last night! SO GOOD. And carb consious. I may or may not have added a bit more cheese to the equation, but I think it was still pretty healthy 🙂
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Yes!! I’m so glad you liked it.. WINNING 🙂
I love the recipe! I have one question. The ingredients list calls for mozzarella, but I didn’t see it used in the directions. Can’t wait to make it!
Thanks for catching my mistake Johanna 🙂 I edited the recipe! Hope you enjoy the chicken parm.
yum this sounds like a healthy take on my fav dish! mmmm!
one of my favs too!
SHRIMP AND GRITS! That’s a no fail dinner right there.
Yea…and it might have some gouda in the grits to 🙂