Sheet pan meals are the MVP of weeknight dinners. We said it. We mean it. One pan for everything means one pan to clean up.
This recipe from our OhioHealth Employer Solutions nutrition experts takes a classic italian dish and turns it into a quick and healthy dinner with even faster cleanup.
How do we make this sheet pan chicken parmesan healthier? “This chicken is baked not fried”, says OhioHealth Wellness Consultant, Mariah Fredritz, CHES, ACE. “And the crispy combo of broccoli and cauliflower offers flavor and texture that’s sure to be a hit!”
Ingredients
- 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup original or Italian breadcrumbs
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 cup cut broccoli (about 1 head)
- 1 cup cut cauliflower (about 1 head)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- ¼ cup fresh basil, finely chopped
- 4 slices provolone cheese or mozzarella cheese (enough for each breast)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk egg until blended. In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients.
- Dip each chicken breast in the egg, coating both sides. Then dip into the breadcrumb mixture–coating fully on each side. Transfer the chicken to baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Then add vegetables to the sides of the pan. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
- Continue baking for another 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and top the chicken with marinara sauce and cheese slices. Return to the oven for another 2 minutes then turn the oven to broil to allow for the cheese to get slightly crispy (about 2 more minutes).
- Remove from the oven, top with fresh basil, and serve with pasta tossed with marianara sauce.
Recipe adapted by Mariah Fredritz, CHES, ACE from Kelsey Nixon
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Fredritz brings recipes like this one and cooking demonstrations to employers as part of OhioHealth’s Employer Solutions team. If you want to learn more about all OhioHealth Employer Solutions offers, visit our website. If you’re still hungry, check out more recipes here.
