Description
Enjoy a healthy and protein-packed Chicken Parm Bowl. This dish is a lighter take on a classic comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup Whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 2 Eggs, beaten
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 cup Marinara sauce
- 2 cups Cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup Part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Dip chicken pieces in beaten eggs, then dredge in breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Pour marinara sauce over the chicken in the skillet.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Divide cooked quinoa into bowls.
- Top with baked chicken parm and sauce.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use air fryer instead of baking for faster cooking.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini to the sauce for extra nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg