CHICKEN PARMESAN
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Chicken Parmesan is a classic Italian-American dish featuring breaded chicken breast topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese. This hearty meal is a good source of protein, making it a satisfying option for many diets.
Healthy Heart Food dieticians often include this dish alongside Banana, Barley, CARROTS, Fruit Cup, and GREEN BEANS to create balanced and nutritious menus.
This dish is served in various meal programs throughout NYC, including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, and catering.
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Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of CHICKEN PARMESAN shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
Chicken Parmesan is a deliciously comforting dish featuring crispy breaded chicken topped with marinara sauce and gooey melted cheese. Perfect for a family dinner, this classic recipe is both satisfying and simple to make.
Ingredients
- •1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- •1 cup all-purpose flour
- •2 large eggs
- •1 cup breadcrumbs
- •1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- •2 tbsp olive oil
- •2 cups marinara sauce
- •1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- •1 tsp dried oregano
- •1 tsp salt
- •1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 400°F.
- 2Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- 3Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- 4Dredge chicken in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan cheese.
- 5Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the chicken on both sides.
- 6Place browned chicken in a baking dish, top with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- 7Sprinkle with dried oregano and bake for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 8Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Chef Tips
- For a healthier version, bake the breaded chicken instead of frying.
- Substitute thighs for darker, juicier meat.
- Add fresh basil for extra flavor.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.