5.0 from 15 votes
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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 504 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
354mg
(15%)
Potassium
480mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
242IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
160mg
(16%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
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.