Best 3 Lightened Chicken And Eggplant Parmesan Recipes
There are many dishes that taste delicious but can leave you feeling weighed down after eating. Chicken parmesan is often thought of as one of those dishes. However, you might be surprised to learn that it is possible to enjoy the same great taste without the heavy feeling. Cooking a lightened-up version of chicken parmesan is easier than you think. With a few simple changes to the traditional recipe, you can create a dish that is just as flavorful and satisfying without all the extra calories and fat.
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EASY CHICKEN EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMESAN
This recipe is an easy recipe because you don't cook the chicken or the eggplant before putting them in the casserole. It's also easy because you use sauce from a jar. Of course, you can use your favorite homemade pasta sauce if desired.
Provided by GrandmaIsCooking
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Peel and slice eggplant.
- Lay between two layers of paper towels for 15-20 minutes to drain moisture from eggplant, then discard paper towels.
- Line bottom of 13x9 inch baking dish with the chicken breast slices.
- Cover chicken with the eggplant slices.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs over eggplant.
- Cover breadcrumbs with mozzarella cheese slices (or grated if you prefer).
- Pour marinara sauce over cheese.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes at 350 degrees.
HEALTHY CHICKEN PARMESAN
What makes this Chicken Parmesan healthier than usual? Only one side of the chicken has breading, whole-wheat breadcrumbs sub in for white, and an egg white replaces a whole one.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees, with rack in upper third. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; set aside. In a food processor, place bread, Parmesan, oil, and a pinch each salt and pepper. Pulse until coarse crumbs form; transfer to a shallow bowl. Place flour in a second shallow bowl; season with salt and pepper. Place egg white in a third shallow bowl, and beat with a fork until frothy.
- Dip top side of a chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess. Dip same side in egg white, letting excess drip off, then in breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere. (Do not bread other side.) Repeat with remaining chicken and transfer, breaded side up, to prepared baking sheet. Bake until breadcrumbs are crisp and browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with mozzarella. Continue baking until chicken is opaque throughout and cheese is lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, place tomatoes, breaking them up with your fingers. Add garlic; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until sauce has thickened, 6 to 8 minutes. Serve chicken with a generous amount of tomato sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 56 g
EGGPLANT PARMESAN WITH CHICKEN MEATBALLS
This is awesome, easy, and healthy! You can make easy adjustments like browning some ground turkey or chicken to add to the sauce if you don't have healthy frozen meatballs or omitting meat altogether for vegetarians.
Provided by Elise
Time 1h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Thaw meatballs and cut into pieces.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Pour milk into a shallow bowl and bread crumbs onto an 8x10-inch piece of waxed paper. Set both next to a cutting board.
- Peel and slice eggplant into 1/2-inch slices. Coat each slice of eggplant by dipping both sides in milk and then in bread crumbs.
- Heat skillet over medium heat until hot. Spray with cooking spray, then place eggplant slices into the pan; you may need to work in batches so you don't overcrowd the pan. Brown on each side and cook until eggplant becomes tender, 8 to 10 minutes. You can set aside the cooked pieces as you work, it doesn't matter if they get cold while you put more in the pan to brown.
- Spread a thin layer of pasta sauce in the bottom of a casserole pan (size will depend on how big your eggplant is.) Place one layer of eggplant rounds on top of sauce. Top with about 1/3 of the mozzarella and 1/3 of the meatballs. Repeat with another layer of pasta sauce, eggplant, mozzarella, and chicken. Repeat if you still have eggplant left. Finish with a thin layer of pasta sauce, cheese, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Cover and bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, 20 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.4 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Cholesterol 68.5 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 868.5 mg, Sugar 9.1 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the dish will taste. This is especially true for the eggplant, which should be fresh and firm.
- Slice the eggplant thinly. This will help it cook evenly and prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Dredge the eggplant in flour before frying. This will help it to brown and crisp.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the eggplant. This will cause the eggplant to steam instead of fry, and it will not brown properly.
- Use a good quality marinara sauce. This is the key to a flavorful dish.
- Layer the eggplant, cheese, and sauce in a baking dish. Be sure to start and end with a layer of sauce.
- Bake the dish until the cheese is melted and bubbly. This will take about 20 minutes.
- Serve immediately. Chicken and eggplant parmesan is best enjoyed hot out of the oven.
Conclusion:
Chicken and eggplant parmesan is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple tips, you can make a restaurant-quality chicken and eggplant parmesan at home.
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