Easy Oven-Baked Chicken Parmesan (Healthier & Crispy)

Recipe and photos by Abbie Guerrero , food blogger and creator of Savvy with Abbie. All photos original.

Easy Oven-Baked Chicken Parmesan (Healthier & Crispy)

Looking for a healthier take on a family favorite? This Oven-Baked Chicken Parmesan is crispy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. Made with almond flour and low-sodium marinara, it’s perfect for a guilt-free indulgence. Serve with spaghetti, garlic bread, and a salad for a complete Italian-inspired meal your family will love!

Crispy, cheesy, and family-approved!

Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan in a pan, topped with cheese and ready to serve
Crispy oven-baked Chicken Parmesan topped with melted mozzarella and basil - a lighter, healthier twist on a family favorite.

• Difficulty Level: Intermediate
• Serving size: 4-5
• Total cook time: Less than 20 minutes
• Family friendly: Yes! We adapted this to our individual taste
• Serving suggestions: Serve with garlic bread and a side salad for a complete meal

Why You Will Love This Chicken Parmesan

This recipe is a healthier take on a classic comfort meal. If you love tomato sauce, chicken, and melted cheese, this is the recipe for you. With only a 20-minute bake time, this is a family favorite that you will want to add to your monthly dinner rotation.

Inspiration Behind This Oven-Baked Chicken Parmesan

This Chicken Parm recipe from Clean Food Crush took awhile to make (it's not the easiest...or the cleanest), but everyone wiped their plates clean! Chicken Parm has always been a family favorite. There were a lot of steps to this one, but it was well worth it.

Make This a Healthier Version

I love switching out non-healthy ingredients for healthier ones, which is why I chose almond flour, olive oil, and low-sodium marinara sauce. I use chicken cutlets/filets because they are thinner and cook quicker and more evenly. We ate the chicken before I could even get a good picture!

Healthier ingredients, crispy texture, and family-friendly appeal.

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All The Ingredients You Need For Chicken Parmesan

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  • *One jar of spaghetti sauce (ours was with lower sodium)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 5-8 thin chicken cutlets/breasts
  • Pepper to taste
  • 3 eggs
  • *1 cup almond flour
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Dried Basil to top 

    Note: For the best texture, use thin chicken cutlets so they cook evenly and stay tender. Almond flour creates a crispier crust than regular flour and keeps this recipe lighter and gluten-friendly. If your marinara sauce is thicker, add 1–2 tbsp of water to help it spread evenly in the baking dish.

Ingredients for Chicken Parmesan including spaghetti sauce, seasoning, chicken, and cheese
Simple setup for healthier Chicken Parmesan - almond flour, spices, marinara sauce, and cheese ready to use.

How to Make Chicken Parmesan

✓ Step #1: Preheat oven - Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 

✓ Step #2 Add the marinara sauce - Add the marinara sauce to the bottom of a baking dish and top with some pepper. Mix and set aside.

✓ Step #3 Season chicken - Season chicken with pepper on both sides (I don't use salt anymore). 

✓ Step #4 Combine ingredients - In a shallow plate, combine parmesan cheese, onion powder, Italian seasoning and almond flour. 

Cheese, flour, and seasonings on a plate for Chicken Parmesan
The perfect blend of almond flour, parmesan, and spices - crisp coating with healthier ingredients.

✓ Step #5 Beat eggs - In a medium bowl, beat the eggs together. 

A bowl of whisked eggs and a plate of seasonings, flour, and cheese
Whisked eggs and seasoned coating ready for dipping - the secret to perfectly crispy Chicken Parmesan.

✓ Step #6 Heat oil - Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium to medium/high heat. 

✓ Step #7 Dip chicken and cook - Dip each chicken cutlet into the eggs and then cover it in the parmesan and flour mixture. Add cutlets to the skillet and cook 2–3 minutes per side, until browned and crispy. 

Uncooked seasoned chicken ready to be cooked on the stove
Chicken cutlets coated and ready to sizzle - golden brown perfection starts here.

✓ Step #8 Transfer to baking dish - Set the oven to 400 degrees F. Transfer chicken to the baking dish with marinara sauce. 

Marinara sauce in a pan topped with the cooked chicken ready to be baked
Golden chicken layered over marinara sauce - getting ready for the oven finish.

✓ Step #9 Top chicken - Top chicken with mozzarella cheese and basil.

✓ Step #10 Bake and serve - Bake until sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted - about 5–10 minutes. Try and take a photo before it gets devoured :)

Chicken Parmesan in a pan right out of the oven
Bubbly, golden Chicken Parmesan fresh from the oven - melty, flavorful, and family-approved.

Storage and Reheating Tip

Store leftovers in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in the air fryer for an extra crisp.

What Did You Think of this Chicken Parmesan?

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