Easy Oven-Baked Chicken Parmesan (Healthier & Crispy)

Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan in a pan, topped with cheese and ready to serve

Chicken Parmesan

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!

Why You Will Love This Chicken Parmesan

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

I love switching out non-healthy ingredients for healthier ones which is why I chose Almond Flour, Olive Oil, and I tend to use a low-sodium marinara sauce. I use chicken cutlets/filets because they are thinner and cook better. We ate the chicken before I could even get a good picture! 

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

• Difficulty Level: Intermediate
• Serving size: 4-5
• Total cook time: Less than 20 minutes
• Family friendly: Yes! We adapted this to our individual taste

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Ingredients for Chicken Parmesan

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  • *One jar of marinara sauce
  • 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 
Ingredients for Chicken Parmesan including spaghetti sauce, seasoning, chicken, and cheese

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

✓ 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

✓ 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

✓ 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

✓ 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

What Did You Think of this Chicken Parmesan?

Did you make this chicken parmesan recipe? What did you think? Let me know in the comments below!

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.

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