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BAKED CHICKEN PARMESAN
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NDSU Extension
Servings
Servings:
Four
Title

BAKED CHICKEN PARMESAN

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Description

It doesn't get much easier than this for an entree the whole family will enjoy.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unseasoned whole-grain breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound chicken breasts
  • ¾ cup marinara sauce
  • ¾ cup mozzarella cheese
Directions

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 F. In a bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, granulated garlic and pepper. Spray sheet pan with nonstick spray. Dredge each chicken cutlet in the breadcrumb mixture and place on the sheet pan. Discard the rest of the breadcrumb mixture. Bake the chicken for 30 minutes, turning over when half way though. Remove the pan from the oven and spread marinara sauce and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over each chicken breast. Place back in the oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes.

Dietary and Nutrition

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Protein is found in every cell, tissue and organ in our bodies. When we do not get enough protein, our bodies may produce less of certain immune cells and increase our susceptibility to infections of the respiratory, gastrointestinal and urinary tract. Protein foods include chicken, beef, pork, fish, eggs, peanut butter, milk, seeds, beans and nuts.

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Go Lean with Protein (FN724, Reviewed Dec. 2021)

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This recipe was analyzed for nutrition using Food Processor SQL Nutrition and Fitness Software and tested in the kitchen.