Lightly floured and sauteed chicken fillets are topped with a light marinara sauce and Parmesan cheese before baking. While this dish is lower in calories than most, it’s bursting with flavor.
Chicken Parmesan is a dish that has evolved from a classic Italian dish called Eggplant Parmigiana. Typically, the chicken is breaded and sauteed then topped with a simple marinara sauce and lots of cheese. Oftentimes, it is served with a big side of pasta. However, I find this to be overwhelming and heavy. I prefer to serve this dish with a big green salad and crusty bread.
Lighter but Flavorful
This recipe for Chicken Parmesan is a departure from most, as the chicken is floured rather than breaded. Also, the chicken is dipped in lemon juice rather than eggs. I love the way the lemon juice adds a zippy flavor to the chicken. Most recipes also call for the chicken to be topped with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. While this tastes delicious it adds a lot of unnecessary calories to the dish. I prefer to top the chicken with a few tablespoons of good parmesan cheese and skip the mozzarella.
A 4-5 ounce serving of chicken breast with sauce and cheese is 4 WW Smart Points.
A 4-5 ounce serving of chicken breast with sauce and cheese is 356 calories.
While any tomato sauce will do, this brand is my favorite. Over the years, I have tried a variety of brands. However, the Muir Glen tomatoes never fail to disappoint me. The tomatoes are always sweet and delicious. This makes cooking a joy, as there is never a concern about my sauce being acidic in taste.
Buon Appetito!
