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    Skinny Sister Chicken Parmesan

    Published: Apr 1, 2016 · Modified: Sep 11, 2018 by Melissa Stadler · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    Skinny Sister Chicken Parmesan. Less calories and gluten free version of the popular Chicken Parmesan by Modern Honey - www.modernhoney.com

    Skinny Chicken Parmesan

    A healthier, lower fat version of chicken parmesan. Non-breaded chicken in a robust tomato sauce with creamy mozzarella cheese. A simple, easy, flavorful chicken dish!

    Chicken Parmesan is famous for its crispy fried breading, robust tomato sauce, and creamy cheese. Even though it's sinfully delicious, a traditional chicken parmesan recipe is not usually the healthiest food in the world.  The flavors are excellent but the breading just makes the calories and fat skyrocket.

    So years ago,  I needed a quick and easy dinner that wasn't going to take much preparation but was brimming with flavor. Hence, the Skinny Sister Chicken Parmesan was born.

    Skinny Chicken Parmesan. Low-Fat No-Breading Chicken with Robust Marinara Sauce and Mozzarella Cheese. www.modernhoney.com #skinnychickenparmesan #lowfatchickenparmesan

    So many people are eating more gluten-free these days and here's a dinner that fills the bill.  We say goodbye to the fried breading without skimping on taste. Here's your gluten-free alternative to Chicken Parmesan. Say hello to gluten-free chicken parmesan!

    Skinny Chicken Parmesan. Low-Fat No-Breading Chicken with Robust Marinara Sauce and Mozzarella Cheese. www.modernhoney.com #skinnychickenparmesan #lowfatchickenparmesan

    To make this lean chicken parmesan, you start by sauteing chicken tenderloins in extra virgin olive oil, add a jar of high-quality marinara sauce, and top with fresh mozzarella cheese and basil.  Dinner is done in less than 20 minutes. That has to make some Moms out there really happy. We all want quick, nutritious meals that are still rich and savory.

    Skinny Sister Chicken Parmesan. Less calories and gluten free version of the popular Chicken Parmesan.

    We serve Skinny Chicken Parmesan with grated zucchini that's been sautéed in a dash of olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper. My kids love to sprinkle on a little mozzarella cheese to take it up a notch.

    Skinny Sister Chicken Parmesan. Less calories and gluten free version of the popular Chicken Parmesan.

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    Skinny Sister Chicken Parmesan

    Melissa Stadler, Modern Honey
    Here's the Skinny Sister of Chicken Parmesan. Skip the high calorie Chicken Parmesan that's loaded with fried breading and not skimp on the flavor.
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    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4
    Calories 333 kcal

    Equipment

    • 12 inch cast iron skillet
    • spatula set

    Ingredients
      

    • 1-2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    • 1 ½ lbs. Chicken Breasts thinly sliced or Chicken Tenderloins
    • 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt
    • ½ teaspoon Pepper
    • 1 ½ cups Marinara Sauce
    • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Grated or Fresh Mozzarella, sliced
    • 3 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese
    • Fresh Basil Leaves torn

    Instructions
     

    • Heat large skillet over medium high heat. Add oil and heat for 1 minute. Add chicken and cook on 4-5 minutes per side, until chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper.
    • Turn down heat to medium low and add marinara sauce. If the sauce starts to splatter, turn it down to low. Let heat for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with grated mozzarella cheese or lay fresh mozzarella cheese slices over chicken. Add parmesan cheese. Let heat until cheese begins to melt.
    • Top with fresh basil.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 333kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 45gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 129mgSodium: 1493mgPotassium: 956mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 615IUVitamin C: 8.5mgCalcium: 284mgIron: 1.6mg
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    Skinny Sister Chicken Parmesan. Less calories and gluten free version of the popular Chicken Parmesan by Modern Honey - www.modernhoney.com

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    1. Suzanne

      May 26, 2017 at 4:08 pm

      Do the vitamins and health benefits of the smoothies stay intact when refrigerated for the week?

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    2. Mason

      May 23, 2016 at 11:38 am

      5 stars
      The stuff is amazing! 🙂

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