Healthy Chicken Parmesan Made Easy with Fresh Vegetables
Enjoy a nutritious twist on a classic dish with this Healthy Chicken Parmesan recipe featuring fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
- 1 cup zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced zucchini and bell peppers, sautéing until tender.
- Season the chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Place them in a baking dish.
- Top each chicken breast with marinara sauce and sautéed vegetables.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese generously over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is golden.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute any of the vegetables based on your preference.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the marinara sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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