Budget Bytes | Easy Chicken Parmesan | 30 Minute Dinner!

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while maintaining texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthier.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko gives a lighter texture, while crushed crackers are often cheaper.

Season Chicken

Prepare Breadcrumb Mixture

Dredge Chicken in Egg and Breadcrumbs

Pan Fry Chicken until golden brown

Top Chicken with Marinara Sauce and Mozzarella Cheese

Cover and Melt Cheese

Serve over Spaghetti with Parmesan Cheese

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens