Skinny Chicken Parmesan is 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!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: skinny chicken parmesan
Servings: 4
Author: Melissa Stadler, Modern Honey
Equipment
12 inch cast iron skillet
spatula set
Ingredients
1-2TablespoonsExtra Virgin Olive Oil
1 1/2lbs.Chicken Breaststhinly sliced or Chicken Tenderloins
1teaspoonGarlic Salt
1/2teaspoonPepper
1 1/2cupsMarinara Sauce
1cupMozzarella CheeseGrated or Fresh Mozzarella, sliced
3TablespoonsParmesan Cheese
Fresh Basil Leavestorn
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.