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Chicken Eggplant Parmesan

A lower carb version of a Italian-American classic
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: dinner, entree, Main Course, main dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: chicken eggplant parmesan
Servings: 4
Calories: 540kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 small chicken breasts cut into 1/4 inch slices
  • 1 large eggplant cut into 1/4 inch slices
  • 14 oz marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 4 oz mozzarella drained and torn into pieces
  • 1 sprig fresh basil
  • olive oil
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F
  • Brush the eggplant and chicken slices with olive oil. Grill for just 1 minute each side until browned.
  • Layer the eggplant and chicken in a baking dish, interspersing with marinara sauce and sprinkling over oregano and parmesan as you go.
  • Use the mozzarella to top the final layer. Bake for about 20 minutes until bubbling at the edges and golden brown on top. Garnish with basil and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 540kcal | Carbohydrates: 43.8g | Protein: 51.2g | Fat: 17.5g | Cholesterol: 120.8mg | Sodium: 2463.2mg | Sugar: 28g