Name: Baked Keto Chicken Parmesan
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 (6 ounces each) boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 tsp Italian seasoning; 2 tbsp chopped red onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes; 2 drops liquid Stevia or to taste; 4 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into 4 slices; 2 tbsp grated Parmesan; 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley, to garnish; salt and black pepper, to season

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This incredible baked keto chicken parmesan recipe is balanced and nutritious, easy to make even for beginner cooks, and the flavors will leave everyone asking for seconds. One of my go-to’s for a quick keto-friendly dinner!

If you’re looking for a good low carb pasta to include with the chicken parmesan, make sure to try this low carb keto pasta.

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How to Make Baked Keto Chicken Parmesan

It’s safe to say that everyone wants to be fitter and healthier. By implementing a regular exercise routine accompanied by consuming a nutritious and balanced diet, living a healthier lifestyle is highly achievable.

This baked chicken parmesan dish is loaded with essential nutrients to help kick start this lifestyle.

The recipe listed below makes use of chicken breast which is one of the leanest cuts of protein. Consuming an adequate amount of protein will boost your metabolism, not to mention it’s essential for the body’s tissues and organs. (1) This will be extremely helpful for individuals trying to lose weight since it helps to keep hunger and cravings at bay.

P.S. If you want to make your own keto-friendly marinara sauce ahead of time, use this recipe: https://ketopots.com/keto-marinara-sauce

Keto Marinara Sauce

VIEW RECIPE Net Carbs: 5.1g

Additionally, this recipe makes use of olive oil which is rich in healthy fats and powerful antioxidants.

Chicken parmesan may sound like a difficult dish to cook but the truth is, even beginners can handle this recipe. An easy way to ensure that your chicken is cooked evenly is to make sure all the chicken breasts are of equal thickness. It would also help to use a kitchen timer when searing the chicken breasts on a cast iron skillet to avoid overcooking.

Thinner cuts of chicken breast would require a quick 3-minute sear per side while thicker cuts would require 4-5 minutes per side. It will take roughly 5-10 minutes for the chicken to be fully cooked. Beginners may also want to use a kitchen thermometer if they’re unsure if their chicken is fully cooked through.

It’s also a great recipe for people who are constantly on-the-go and need a quick meal for themselves or for their family. All in all, this chicken parmesan recipe takes only about 35 minutes of preparation and cooking time and is good for up to 4 servings.

You know there’s good Italian food being cooked when the kitchen smells of fresh cheeses, fragrant herbs, tomatoes, garlic, red onions and olive oil.

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The tomatoes and herbs perfectly balance out the richness of the melted mozzarella cheese and olive oil. Be sure to place the chicken back into the oven after sprinkling a generous serving of parmesan cheese on top of each breast.

When the parmesan cheese start turning golden brown, your dish is ready. Remember that the fresher the ingredients, the tastier this recipe will turn out. This recipe can be served with a fresh salad or even with keto-friendly zucchini noodles.

The next time your family and friends are in the mood for good Italian food, surprise them with this amazing chicken parmesan recipe. It’s the perfect dish for anyone who wants to eat healthy, nutritious food that still tastes great.

If you’re looking for a quicker keto chicken breast recipe you can make in a skillet (without using your oven), try this creamy tomato chicken skillet recipe: https://ketopots.com/keto-tomato-chicken-skillet

Creamy Tomato Chicken Skillet

VIEW RECIPE Net Carbs: 2g

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