Best 6 Healthy Grilled Chicken Parmesan Recipes

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## Grilled Chicken Parmesan: A Healthy Twist on a Classic Dish ##

Grilled chicken parmesan is a healthier version of the classic Italian-American dish, chicken parmesan. This recipe uses grilled chicken breast instead of fried chicken, and a homemade marinara sauce instead of a store-bought sauce. The result is a delicious and satisfying dish that is also good for you.

This article provides two recipes: one for the grilled chicken parmesan and one for the homemade marinara sauce. The chicken parmesan recipe is simple to follow and can be made in under an hour. The marinara sauce recipe is a bit more time-consuming, but it is well worth the effort. The sauce is rich and flavorful, and it perfectly complements the grilled chicken.

Whether you are looking for a healthier weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, grilled chicken parmesan is a great option. It is sure to please everyone at your table.

Let's cook with our recipes!

GRILLED CHICKEN PARMESAN



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 10-inch piece baguette
1 1/2 pounds tomatoes (about 5), quartered
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
Pinch of red pepper flakes
4 6-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
4 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Cut off a 1 1/2-inch piece of the baguette and pulse in a food processor to make breadcrumbs. Add the tomatoes and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pulse until the tomatoes are finely chopped but not pureed. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat; add the garlic and cook until just golden, about 1 minute. Add the red pepper flakes and tomato mixture and bring to a simmer; cook until the sauce thickens slightly, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat a grill to medium high. Toss the chicken with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, the oregano and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Split the remaining baguette in half lengthwise and then cut in half to make 4 pieces.
  • Grill the bread, cut-side down, until lightly toasted. Grill the chicken until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side, topping with the mozzarella and covering during the last 2 minutes.
  • Spoon some tomato sauce onto the bread pieces and top with half of the parmesan. Top each with a chicken breast, then the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with basil and the remaining parmesan.

GRILLED CHICKEN PARMESAN



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This is a great way to prepare this traditional favorite used fresh sliced tomatoes instead of tomato sauce.

Provided by Derrick Riches

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 chicken breasts , skinless and boneless
3 Roma tomatoes sliced thinly
4 ounces/115 g mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4 inch slices
1/4 cup/60 mL Parmesan cheese
5 to 6 basil leaves
2 teaspoons/10 mL olive oil
1/2 teaspoon/2.5 mL salt
1/2 teaspoon/2.5 mL black pepper

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
  • Pound chicken breast until about 1/4 inch thick.
  • Coat with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
  • Place chicken on grill and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Turn chicken over and place cheese and tomato slices on top.
  • Cook for an additional 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Once the internal temperature of chicken reaches 165 F., remove from heat, allow to sit for 1 to 2 minutes and place basil leaves on chicken before serving.
  • Either serve over pasta or make into a chicken parmesan sandwich.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 46 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 643 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 15 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

LAZY CHICKEN PARMESAN GRILLED CHEESE



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Wanted to eat a chicken Parmesan sub but didn't feel like spending the time cooking and breading chicken. So I opted to cut corners using frozen chicken patties and pre-prepared ingredients to make my life easier. Picked up the sub rolls and couldn't justify eating that many calories, so opted instead for sliced Italian bread and thin-sliced cheese. Turned out so surprisingly good, I thought I'd share. Enjoy!

Provided by Cindylee Bloomer

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 frozen breaded chicken patties (such as Tyson®)
2 tablespoons garlic butter, or to taste
4 slices Italian bread
1 cup marinara sauce
½ teaspoon dried basil, or to taste
1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
6 thin slices provolone cheese
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place chicken patties on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and crispy, about 20 minutes. Cut chicken patties in half lengthwise.
  • Spread garlic butter onto 1 side of each bread slice.
  • Mix marinara sauce, basil, and garlic salt together in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave until warmed, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir.
  • Place 1 bread slice, butter-side down, into a skillet; top with 2 slices provolone cheese, 1 tablespoon marinara sauce, 2 chicken patty halves, overlapped to cover bread, 2 tablespoons marinara sauce, 1 slice provolone cheese, and bread, butter-side up. Cook over medium heat until bread is crisp and cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  • Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over remaining marinara sauce and serve alongside each sandwich.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 751.6 calories, Carbohydrate 50.2 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Fat 45.3 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 34.7 g, SaturatedFat 20.8 g, Sodium 1992.8 mg, Sugar 11.7 g

HEALTHY GRILLED CHICKEN PARMESAN



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Make and share this Healthy Grilled Chicken Parmesan recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bethroan

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 ounces chicken breasts, boneless & skinless
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup prego heart smart spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup lowfat mozzarella cheese, shredded
4 tablespoons reduced fat parmesan cheese, shredded
olive oil flavored cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and preheat grill to high heat.
  • Mist both sides of the chicken breasts lightly with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Grill the chicken for 4 minutes per side (or until it is no longer pink inside). Transfer to a baking dish.
  • Heat the sauce until warm and divide evenly on top of chicken. Follow with mozzarella and then parmesan.
  • Bake for 5 minutes.

HEALTHY CHICKEN PARMESAN



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Make and share this Healthy Chicken Parmesan recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Big Red Mamma

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup skim milk
1/2 cup oatmeal
1/4 cup wheat germ
2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup spaghetti sauce
cooking spray
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Pound chicken till it's about an inch and half thin (I do this between two peices of plastic wrap and go to town on it with the bottom of a pan).
  • Put chicken breasts in a shallow dish and add the skim milk, let soak
  • In a small food processor add oatmeal, wheat germ, flax seed, italian seasonings and salt and pepper. Grind till it's the consistency of bread crumbs.
  • Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
  • Drudge soaked chicken through the mixture until coated evenly and put on cookie sheet.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes then flip.
  • Bake for 10 minutes then add half marinera to each chicken breast, then add half of mozarella cheese to each and bake till cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.2, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 106, Sodium 769.2, Carbohydrate 35.1, Fiber 6, Sugar 6.6, Protein 52.5

GRILLED CHICKEN PARMESAN



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Make and share this Grilled Chicken Parmesan recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JMT Gourmet

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 lbs boneless chicken breasts or 1 1/4 lbs chicken tenders
3/4 cup spaghetti sauce
1 -2 teaspoon onion salt
1 -2 teaspoon oregano
1 -2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded 2% mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
8 ounces spaghetti
6 quarts boiling water

Steps:

  • Boil water for spaghetti.
  • Season both sides of the chicken breasts with onion salt, oregano, and black pepper.
  • Grill the chicken breasts for about 3 minutes per side (or until cooked through).
  • Cook spaghetti 4-5 minutes. Drain.
  • Spread 1/4 cup of spaghetti sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Place chicken on top. Spread the remaining 1/2 cup of spaghetti sauce over the chicken.
  • Top with grated and shredded parmesan and mozzerella cheese.
  • Place dish uncovered under broiler for 3 minutes (or until cheese is melted).
  • Serve over spaghetti.

Tips:

  • Choose a lean cut of chicken breast for a healthier version of chicken parmesan.
  • Use a flavorful marinara sauce to add extra flavor to the dish.
  • Add a layer of fresh mozzarella cheese for a gooey, melted texture.
  • Top the chicken with Parmesan cheese for a crispy, golden crust.
  • Grill the chicken for a smoky, grilled flavor.
  • Serve the chicken parmesan with a side of pasta, rice, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Healthy grilled chicken parmesan is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. This recipe is a healthier version of the classic dish, using lean chicken breast, whole-wheat bread crumbs, and a flavorful marinara sauce. The chicken is grilled to perfection, then topped with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and grilled again until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve the chicken parmesan with a side of pasta, rice, or vegetables for a complete meal.

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