Cheater's Chicken Parmesan
This easy and quick recipe for Chicken Parmesan is simple to make and uses crispy breaded chicken tenders to save time.
Servings 4
Calories 504kcal
Ingredients
- 4 large breaded chicken tenders
- ¼ C marinara sauce or pasta sauce or passata, plus extra for serving
- 1 oz grated parmesan cheese
- 4 oz grated mozzarella cheese
For serving:
- cooked pasta of your choice
- marinara sauce or pasta sauce
- chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Place breaded chicken tenders onto the baking sheet and bake according to the package directions.
- Flip the chicken tenders about halfway through the baking time.
- In the meantime, add marinara or pasta sauce to a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-low.
- Remove chicken tenders from oven and spoon about 1 tablespoon of warm marinara sauce on top of each chicken tender.
- Add grated parmesan and mozzarella cheese over each chicken tender and continue baking for another 12-13 minutes.
- Remove the chicken tenders from the oven.
- To serve, place cooked pasta on a plate and top with pasta sauce and chicken parm.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 504kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 354mg | Potassium: 480mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 242IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 2mg