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Baked Chicken Parmesan and Zucchini Squash

This crispy chicken parmesan is topped with marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella and parsley. Add a side of roasted zucchini and yellow squash to make it complete. It’s quick, tasty and healthy! You’ll want to add this meal to your dinner rotation.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Healthy, Main Dishes
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Parmesan:
  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
For the Roasted Squash:
  • 2 medium zucchini, sliced
  • 2 yellow squash, sliced
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • Kosher salt and ground pepper
For Topping & Garnish:
  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Method
 

For the Chicken Parmesan:
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Prepare a baking sheet. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine Panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and ground pepper. Mix together. Gradually add olive oil. Toss until well combined and moist.
  3. In a separate small bowl, add egg and lightly beat. Set aside.
  4. Dredge chicken breasts in egg. Transfer to breadcrumb mixture. Press mixture to chicken to make sure it sticks. Transfer to baking sheet.
For the Roasted Squash:
  1. Slice zucchini and yellow squash. Place slices into a ziploc bag. Add 2 Tablespoons olive oil. Seal bag, coat zucchini and yellow squash with olive oil.
  2. Transfer zucchini and yellow squash to baking sheet. Spread squash around the chicken breasts evenly. Season with Kosher salt and ground pepper, to taste.
For Topping & Garnish:
  1. Place baking sheet into oven. Bake at 400°F for 15-17 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
  2. Remove from oven. Change oven to Broil on low.
  3. Pour marinara sauce over chicken breasts. Add fresh mozzarella over marinara sauce. Return to oven. Broil on low for 2 minutes until cheese is melted.
  4. Serve immediately. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired.