Easy Keto Chicken Parmesan with Crispy Parmesan Crust
This easy keto chicken parmesan has a crispy parmesan crust, marinara sauce, and melty mozzarella cheese without breadcrumbs or almond flour. It’s a simple low carb dinner recipe that comes together in about 30 minutes and works great for busy weeknights or family dinners.
Servings: 6
Calories: 333
Ingredients
- 3 Chicken Breast, cut in half lengthwise
- 2 Eggs, beaten
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese, Pre-shredded
- ¾ Cup Marinara sauce
- 12 Ounces Fresh Mozzarella, sliced into 12 slices You can also use shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and pre-heat the oven to 375F
- Combine the eggs and the Italian seasoning in medium sized bowl. Add the Parmesan cheese to another bowl. Coat the chicken cutlets in the egg mixtures, then into the parmesan, being sure to coat the chicken well.
- Spray the skillet with cooking spray and cook the coated chicken on each side for 3 minutes. Remove to a baking dish.
- Spoon 2 tablespoons of marinara on top of each cutlet, followed by 2 ounces of fresh mozzarella.
- Bake in the pre-heated oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese melts and the chicken is cooked through. Use an internal meat thermometer to insure the internal temperature should be 165F. Serve
Notes
- Slice the chicken breasts evenly so they cook at the same rate and stay juicy.
- Fresh mozzarella melts best, but shredded mozzarella works well for convenience.
- Use a low carb marinara sauce with no added sugar to keep this recipe keto friendly.
- A meat thermometer is the easiest way to avoid overcooking the chicken. The internal temperature should reach 165F.
- If the parmesan coating starts sticking to the skillet, let the chicken cook a little longer before flipping.
- This recipe is naturally gluten free since there are no breadcrumbs or flour in the coating.
- For a family-friendly meal, serve with pasta or garlic bread for everyone else while keeping yours low carb.
- Leftovers reheat best in the oven or air fryer to help keep the parmesan crust crisp.
Nutrition
Serving: 1chicken breast with sauce and cheese | Calories: 333 | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 21g