Quinoa Chicken Parmesan
Total Time
45 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Rating
4.8 out of 5 stars
(5)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut crosswise in half
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce, homemade or storebought
- ¼ cup basil leaves, chiffonade
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
Step 2
In a large saucepan of 1 1/2 cups water, cook quinoa according to package instructions. Stir in Italian seasoning.
Step 3
Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste.
Step 4
Working in batches, dredge chicken in flour, dip into eggs, then dredge in quinoa mixture, pressing to coat.
Step 5
Place chicken onto the prepared baking sheet. Place into oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Top with cheeses and marinara. Place into oven and bake until cheeses have melted, about 5 more minutes.
Step 6
Serve immediately, garnished with basil, if desired.
Step 7
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