Chicken Parmesan is one of those classic comfort foods that almost everyone loves.

Crispy chicken, gooey cheese, and savory tomato sauce – it’s the perfect dinner.

The only problem is that the traditional version can be heavy on carbs and calories.

To make this low carb I made breadcrumbs using low carb bread. It’s very easy to do!

The Ingredients

Chicken Breast: A lean protein that keeps you full while supporting muscle health. Skinless chicken breast is naturally low in fat and zero Points on Weight Watchers.

Aunt Millie’s Live Carb Smart Bread: Instead of traditional breadcrumbs, we’re making our own with this low carb bread.

It has fewer carbs than regular bread, but still gives that crispy texture you need for chicken parm.

Eggs: Used for coating the chicken, eggs provide protein, healthy fats, and important nutrients like choline.

Crushed Tomatoes: A great base for the sauce, crushed tomatoes are rich in vitamins A and C, plus lycopene, an antioxidant linked to heart health.

Fresh Mozzarella Cheese: Melty and delicious! Fresh mozzarella is lower in sodium than processed cheese and adds creaminess without overwhelming the dish.

Parmesan Cheese: A small sprinkle of Parmesan goes a long way in flavor, helping you use less while still getting that sharp, nutty taste.

Garlic Powder & Dried Onions: These seasonings enhance flavor without adding calories, salt, or carbs.

Oregano, Italian Seasoning, and Basil: Herbs add classic Italian flavor and a dose of antioxidants. Basil in particular has anti-inflammatory properties.

Salt and Pepper: Simple seasonings that bring everything together.

Click here to track the points on your Weight Watchers app. There are 9 g net carbs per serving. Full nutritional information can be found at the bottom of the recipe card.

How to Make Chicken Parmesan With Homemade Breadcrumbs

The first thing you want to do is make the breadcrumbs, this can be done ahead of time. Tear four slices of Aunt Millie’s Live Carb Smart bread into 1″ pieces and add them to a baking sheet.

Bake the bread at 350 degrees F. for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through. Keep an eye on the bread during the last 2 minutes so it doesn’t burn.

Once the bread has cooled, add it to a food processor. Pulse until it is a breadcrumb consistency.

Add Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt to the breadcrumbs.

Add the crushed tomatoes, garlic powder, dried onions, oregano, Italian seasoning, basil, salt, and black pepper to a small saucepan.

Bring the sauce to a simmer, cover, and turn the heat to low, stirring occasionally.

Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat and add the oil.

Whisk two eggs in a shallow dish.

Dip chicken breasts into beaten eggs, then coat with the homemade breadcrumbs.

Place the chicken in the pan and cook 4 minutes on each side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

Preheat the oven to broil and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Place the cooked chicken breasts on the baking sheet. Top each one with a spoonful of sauce.

Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the sauce.

Next, place the sliced fresh mozzarella cheese on the sauce.

Place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

Prep Time:20

Cook Time:25

Total Time:45

Ingredients

For the breadcrumbs:

4 slices Aunt Millie's Live Carb Smart Bread
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

For the marinara sauce:

15 oz. crushed tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried onion
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

For the chicken:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 eggs
4 (1 oz. slices) fresh mozzarella
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Tear the bread slices into 1" pieces and add them to a baking sheet.
Bake the bread for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through. Keep an eye on the bread during the last 2 minutes so it doesn't burn.
Once the bread has cooled, add it to a food processor. Pulse until it is a breadcrumb consistency. Add the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt to the breadcrumbs.
Add the crushed tomatoes, garlic powder, dried onions, oregano, Italian seasoning, basil, salt, and pepper to a small saucepan.
Bring the sauce to a simmer, cover, and turn the heat to low, stirring occasionally.
Heat a nonstick frying pan over medium heat and add the oil. Whisk the eggs in a shallow dish.
Dip the chicken into the eggs, then coat with the homemade breadcrumbs.
Place the chicken in the pan and cook 4 minutes on each side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Preheat the oven to broil and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the cooked chicken breasts on the baking sheet. Top each one with a spoonful of sauce. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the sauce, then top with the fresh mozzarella.
Place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

Notes

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

1 of 4 servings (9 g net carbs per serving)

404 calories, 17 g total fat, 5 g saturated fat, 432 mg sodium, 22 g total carbohydrate, 13 g dietary fiber, 1 g sugar, 49 g protein (myfitnesspal.com)

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Cheesy Beef and Cauliflower Rice Skillet

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Air Fryer Taco Pizza

Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry

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