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Healthy Chicken Parm with Rice
by Jalalsamfit
recipe easy Italian-American

Healthy Chicken Parm with Rice

A lighter version of chicken parmesan featuring parmesan-crusted chicken breast cooked on a pan and topped with chopped tomatoes and melted mozzarella. Served with hot rice for a high-protein, low-fat meal.

10m Prep
15m Cook
25m Total
2 Servings
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Ingredients

chicken
  • 400 g chicken breast (halved)
chicken coating
  • 30 g parmesan (grated)
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • salt
side
  • 1 cup cooked rice (hot)
topping
  • 1 can canned chopped tomatoes
  • 50 g mozzarella (sliced)

Steps

  1. 1
    Cut chicken breast in half. In a bowl, mix parmesan, smoked paprika, oregano, garlic powder, and salt.
    ~3 min
  2. 2
    Coat each piece of chicken evenly on both sides with the parmesan mixture.
    ~2 min
  3. 3
    Heat a pan on medium heat. Cook the chicken for 4 minutes, then flip to get a nice crust.
    ~8 min
  4. 4
    Lower the heat, add a can of chopped tomatoes and season again. Place mozzarella on top of each piece of chicken. Cover until the cheese is melted.
    ~5 min
  5. 5
    Serve with hot rice.
    ~1 min

Nutrition (per serving)

420
Calories
52g
Protein
28g
Carbs
10g
Fat
3g
Fiber
Cultural Context
Chicken parmigiana is a popular Italian-American dish traditionally made with breaded and fried chicken. This version skips the deep frying and uses parmesan as a coating for a crispy crust with far less fat.
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