Description
Oven Baked Low Carb Chicken Parmesan is a delicious, guilt-free twist on the traditional dish that will satisfy your cravings without derailing your dietary goals. This recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy almond flour and parmesan crust, topped with rich marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this dish brings classic Italian flavors to your table while keeping it low in carbs. Enjoy it alongside zoodles or a fresh salad for a complete meal that’s both satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup parmesan cheese (fresh grated)
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 26 ounces marinara sauce
- 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 pinch salt (to season)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 pinch salt (to taste)
- 1 pinch cracked pepper (to taste)
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (crushed, optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (or parsley)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness, then season with Italian seasoning, onion powder, and salt.
- In one bowl, whisk eggs with minced garlic; in another bowl, mix parmesan cheese and almond flour.
- Dip each chicken breast in the egg mixture, then coat with the parmesan mixture.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat, cooking the chicken for about 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Place chicken on the baking sheet, top with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella, then bake for 10–12 minutes until bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 145mg