I haven’t done a recipe in a while but I made a pretty good one today and I wanted to share…
So when I say “healthy”, the only thing that some people may consider unhealthy is the parmesean cheese, obviously you can omit that if you like, it will still be delicious. But I’m a cheese kind of girl so I added the cheese. Sorry to my paleo friends…but I just can’t do without the cheese. End of cheese rant.
Anyways, here is the recipe for this delicious twist on a classic. I hope you enjoy!!
Healthy Chicken Parmigiana
Ingredients:
Chicken breast, sliced thin (1 – 1 1/2 lbs)
Grape tomatoes (1 package)
Garlic (2 cloves)
Basil (A few leaves will do)
Parmigiano Reggiano (parmesan cheese for my non-Italian friends – 1/2 cup)
Olive Oil (use as needed)
Spaghetti Squash (1)
Salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste
Directions:
1. Like so many meals that I try to make healthier, I served this over Spaghetti Squash. Before you do anything you want to get that spaghetti squash in the oven. If you don’t know how to cook a Spaghetti Squash click on this link for directions from a previous Lost Girl Post! Spaghetti Squash Directions
2. Once that’s in the oven and cooking, you can make your fresh marinara sauce. Cut up your garlic, tomatoes, and basil. Sauté the garlic in olive oil for about a minute and then add your tomatoes. Add salt and pepper to taste, and some Italian seasoning if you have it. Let that cook until it starts to look saucy (aka about five minutes). Add basil and cook for another few minutes. Once that is done set it to the side and begin working on your chicken.
3. I don’t like just throwing chicken in the oven because I always feel like it comes out kind of blah. I like to sauté my chicken in a pan with some olive oil and garlic first – it’s nice to get that golden brown color on the chicken. Before you sauté it, season it with a little bit of salt and pepper.
4. Once your chicken is cooked, place it on a baking sheet. Take your sauce and pour a little bit on each chicken. Then add your cheese.
5. Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
6. Serve over spaghetti squash. Add more basil for a nice garnish!
Simple, right? And it was so delicious!!!
Buon Appetito!