5 from 15 votes
Cheater's Chicken Parmesan
Cheater's Chicken Parmesan simplifies the classic Italian dish by using breaded chicken tenders baked with marinara sauce and topped with Parmesan and mozzarella cheese. This method yields a crispy, cheesy chicken main dish with minimal prep. Serving it over cooked pasta with extra sauce and fresh parsley completes this hearty meal with familiar comforting flavors.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
504 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 chicken tenders large, breaded
- ¼ C marinara sauce or pasta sauce or passata, plus extra for serving
- 1 oz Parmesan Cheese grated
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese grated
For serving:
- pasta cooked, of your choice
- marinara sauce or pasta sauce
- parsley chopped, fresh
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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
504kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
77g
(26%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
354mg
(15%)
Potassium
480mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
242IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
160mg
(16%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 504
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 504kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 77g | 26% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 354mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 480mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 242IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.