Low Sodium Basil Chicken Parmesan

Total time50 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time30 min

Golden, crispy-crusted chicken breasts get pounded thin for even cooking, then seared in garlic-infused olive oil until deeply browned on both sides. A simple crushed tomato sauce simmers with oregano and a hint of red pepper flakes before it's spooned over the chicken, finished with melted mozzarella and Parmesan under the broiler until bubbly. Torn fresh basil on top adds a bright, fragrant finish to every bite. The whole thing comes together in one oven-safe skillet, which means fewer dishes and a dramatic table-to-pan presentation. It's a comforting, restaurant-style dinner that fits neatly into a lower-sodium way of cooking, letting the herbs, garlic, and melty cheese do the flavor work instead of a heavy hand with the shaker.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the chicken

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
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½ tsp kosher salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
¼ tsp black pepper
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup gluten free breadcrumbs
¼ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
Chef's tip
Choose a grated-style vegan parmesan and use the same amount.
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried basil
3 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil, divided

For the sauce

1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
¼ tsp kosher salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.

For the topping

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Chef's tip
Use low-moisture mozzarella and shred before measuring.
2 tbsp finely grated parmesan cheese
Chef's tip
Choose a grated-style vegan parmesan and use the same amount.

For serving

2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, torn (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin to an even 1/2-inch thickness.
2
Season the pounded chicken on both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Set up a breading station: beaten eggs in one shallow dish, and gluten free breadcrumbs mixed with 1/4 cup Parmesan, 1 tsp oregano, and 1/2 tsp dried basil in a second shallow dish.

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