Easy and Healthy Chicken Parmesan Recipe with Parmigiano Reggiano®

I like a good Chicken Parmesan. And since I worked at an Italian restaurant here in the USA (side note: I never heard of that dish in Europe) for a few years, I know it's one of America's favorites, too. We've always had the biggest crowd on "Chicken Parm Wednesdays".

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Now I work at a gym - total opposite to the restaurant. Flipping dishes and making them healthier is one of my passions. I don't like fried chicken nor using the pre-grated parmesan. What about using a grill - and a wedge of Parmigiano Reggiano! Well, not a whole wedge all at once, but we do like a LOT of Parmigiano. I freshly grate the cheese from the wedge for the most intense flavor.

I came up with a healthier version of one of our favorite dishes. My George Foreman Grill is one of my favorite kitchen gadgets, and I usually prep a bunch of chicken in it for the whole week. This is why I usually use grilled chicken. But I'll share the crock pot version as well, so check out the recipes below:

Easy Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Recipe by Anni S/ Grapefruitprincess.com

Healthy and Easy Recipe for All Time Favorite: Chicken Parmesan!

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min

Ingredients

• 4 Chicken Breasts
  
• 1 Can (14.5 oz) Diced Tomatoes
  
• 1 Cup Grated Parmigiano Reggiano
  
• 2 Teaspoons Granulated Chicken Broth
  
• 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning
  
• To Taste Salt & Pepper
  
• 1 Teaspoon Hot Sauce

Cooking Directions

1. Grill Chicken Breast on George Foreman Grill or in a Pan
   
2. in a small pot combine Tomatoes and all the seasoning (don't forget to taste and add whatever you like)
3. Heat up to a boil
   
4. Place grilled Chicken Breast into an oven safe dish, add Tomatoes
   
5. Grate Parmigiano Reggiano and add the desired amount on top
   
6. Broil for 5-8 Minutes

Serve with pasta or rice!
Enjoy :)


You can either use grilled chicken breast like in this recipe, or to make it even easier:
Put the raw chicken breast in a crock pot, add the canned tomatoes and spices, leave on high for about 3.5 hours, and start from step 4 above.  

There are so many more uses and recipes for a wedge of Parmigiano Reggiano. Find them here: http://parmesan.com/recipes-with-parmesan/

Health Fact: Parmigiano is a health food and even great for kids! Because of the long aging process, Parmigiano Reggiano is naturally lactose-free and it's also easily digestible and the perfect source of both protein and calcium.