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Skinny Griled Chicken Parmesan

Grilled Chicken Parmesan

This grilled chicken parmesan recipe is the ultimate guilt free version of a beloved classic. Tender juicy and flavorful pan grilled chicken breasts are topped with basil pesto, parmesan and mozzarella cheese, and baked in a fresh quick homemade marinara sauce. The perfect Italian comfort food to serve with pasta, salad or crusty bread! 

Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken parmesan, chicken parmesan recipe, grilled chicken parmesan, how to make chicken parmesan
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 430 kcal
Author Mahy

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless chicken breast boneless skinless chicken breasts ( about 2 pounds)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 marinara sauce batch of quick homemade
  • 4 teaspoons basil pesto
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Bring out a 9 inch by 13 inch oven safe plate and pour tow thirds of the marinara sauce at the bottom of the plate. Set aside.
    Skinny Griled Chicken Parmesan
  3. Preheat a cast iron grill pan (or any skillet of your choice) over medium heat and add in the olive oil.
  4. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper and dried oregano on both sides.
  5. When the pan is ready, sear the chicken on one side for 3 minutes and then flip it and sear it for an extra 3 minutes. Lower the heat to medium low and flip the chicken one last time,and continue to cook for another 2 minutes.
    Skinny Griled Chicken Parmesan
  6. Remove the chicken onto the marinara sauce in the oven safe plate.
  7. Place a teaspoon of nut free basil pesto on top of each chicken breast and spread it on the entire piece of chicken and then place 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce on top of each chicken breast ( or more to your taste) making sure to cover the entire surface.
    Skinny Griled Chicken Parmesan
  8. Sprinkle the cheeses on top ( about 1/4 cup of cheese in total per chicken piece).
    Skinny Griled Chicken Parmesan

  9. Place the plate in the oven and bake for 15-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the chicken absorbs much of the marinara flavour.

    Skinny Griled Chicken Parmesan

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Recipe Notes

CHICKEN PARMESAN RECIPE TIPS

  • Use fresh chicken breasts and slice each in half by length so the chicken cooks faster.
  • If you want to keep the chicken breasts without slicing in half lengthwise, increase the cooking time on each side by 3 minutes.
  • Add some garlic powder or onion powder if you prefer that flavor.
  • Use store bought Marinara sauce if you think the homemade one is a hassle, but add a teaspoon of basil pesto to your store bought marinara for a boost of flavor!
  • Adding basil pesto over each chicken breast creates incredible flavor to the chicken parmesan along with some grated fresh parmesan.
  • Make the whole recipe in advance and freeze it for up to 3 months. Or make it ahead of time and refrigerate it for 4 days before serving.
  • Make the chicken parmesan into individual long ramekins rather than a single shallow dish or baking dish.
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Chicken Parmesan
Amount Per Serving (1 breast)
Calories 430 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 164mg55%
Sodium 889mg39%
Potassium 858mg25%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Protein 55g110%
Vitamin A 360IU7%
Vitamin C 2.7mg3%
Calcium 238mg24%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.