Quinoa Crusted Chicken Parmesan

Ahhhh! It’s back to school time! As much as I love summer vacation I really needed to get myself back on a schedule. We had such a fantastic summer visiting our family and friends in Pennsylvania. We did so many fun things and of course went my favorite place on earth, the beach! I hope you all had as great as a summer as I did!

Quinoa Crusted Chicken Parmesan

Now it’s back to packing lunches and trying to get quick healthy dinners on the table before running out the door again to get to the gym and after school activities.

Quinoa Crusted Chicken Parmesan

This recipe is so easy! It can be prepared ahead of time and reheated. I also made a chicken strip version of this recipe and used the marinara as a dipping sauce for the kiddo.  Simply serve this with a side of veggies and… Viola!  Dinner is served!

Quinoa Crusted Chicken Parmesan

Quinoa Crusted Chicken Parmesan
Serves 4
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Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
45 min
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
45 min
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
329g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 582
Calories from Fat 155
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g
27%
Saturated Fat 6g
32%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 213mg
71%
Sodium 855mg
36%
Total Carbohydrates 48g
16%
Dietary Fiber 5g
21%
Sugars 6g
Protein 55g
Vitamin A
22%
Vitamin C
4%
Calcium
29%
Iron
27%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
  1. 1 cup quinoa
  2. 1 tablespoon Italian seasonings
  3. 1 pound chicken breasts, sliced thin
  4. Salt and pepper to taste
  5. 1/2 cup flour
  6. 2 large eggs, beaten
  7. 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  8. 1/2 cup parmesan, shredded or grated
  9. 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce, or more if you like it saucy
  10. 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped or chiffonade (optional)
Instructions
  1. Preheat ove to 400 degrees. Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. In a large sauce pan cook quinoa according to package directions. Stir in Italian seasoning.
  3. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  4. Working in batches, dredge chicken in flour, dip into eggs, then dredge in quinoa, pressing to coat.
  5. Place chicken onto baking sheet and bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Top with cheeses and marinara and bake until cheeses have melted, about 5 minutes.
  6. Top with fresh basil leaves
Adapted from Damn Delicious
Adapted from Damn Delicious
Kim's Healthy Eats https://www.kimshealthyeats.com/
Enjoy!

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