This is Weight Watchers Parmesan Chicken is fantastic, plus it works out to only 1 Freestyle Smartpoint per serving!!! Parmesan Chicken has always been a favorite dinner of ours and I love that I found a version that is Weight Watcher friendly!! Chicken breasts being 0 Freestyle Smartpoints was one of my favorite changes to the program. (I have included affiliate links to products I love. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.)
Now finding meals that are on plan for me but ones that my kids will love is important! We have been making this Chicken Parmesan for four years, it is so easy to bake in the oven and pairs perfect with a salad. I prefer to do a homemade Olive garden salad most times using Olive Garden Salad Dressing and Kraft Parm cheese for a low point salad! However, sometimes I still enjoy my pasta with my Chicken Parmesan!
Olive Garden, Lite Italian Salad Dressing, 16oz Bottle (Pack of 4)
McCormick Panko Bread Crumbs Italian Herb, 21 OunceKraft 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese Shaker, 8 oz Bottle
Weight Watchers Parmesan Chicken Ingredients:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 1 pound for 4 ounce servings
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 Teaspoons of garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- *Optional dash of Italian seasoning
- 1 Egg
Weight Watchers Parmesan Chicken Directions:
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees
Spray a baking dish with a nonstick spray and set to the side
In a bowl combine together all your dry ingredients and stir together with a fork until well blended.
Crack the egg into a separate bowl this will be for an egg wash to brush onto your chicken before dipping into the breading. Beat your egg with a fork.
Use a basting brush to brush the egg on to your chicken breasts.
Use a fork to dip your chicken into your breading until it is well coated. **You could do this in a bag as well but I did a bowl this time**
Place your breaded chicken breast into your baking dish.
Repeat until all chicken breasts are coated.
Bake in the oven for about 35 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees or higher.
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Serve and enjoy!!
My pasta worked out to 2 ozs for 5 Smartpoints and my sauce was 1/3 cup for 2 WW Freestyle Smartpoints. This probably could be a zero point recipe with how much breading for the chicken I didn’t use but I just counted it as one.
Now make sure to replug your measurements and brands as sometimes it can vary or if the program changes its the best way to make sure your points are accurate.
Weight Watchers Parmesan Chicken
This Weight Watchers Chicken Parmesan Recipe is Only 1 Freestyle Smartpoint on WW! This is a family approved easy dinner recipe!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Panko bread crumbs
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 Teaspoons of garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1 egg
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
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Spray a baking dish with a nonstick spray and set to the side
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In a bowl combine together all your dry ingredients and stir together with a fork until well blended.
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Crack the egg into a separate bowl this will be for an egg wash to brush onto your chicken before dipping into the breading. Beat your egg with a fork.
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Use a basting brush to brush the egg on to your chicken breasts.
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Use a fork to dip your chicken into your breading until it is well coated.
**You could do this in a bag as well but I did a bowl this time**
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Place your breaded chicken breast into your baking dish.
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Repeat until all chicken breasts are coated.
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Bake in oven for about 35 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees or higher.
Recipe Notes
*Optional dash of Italian seasoning
**You could do this in a bag as well but I did a bowl this time**
My pasta worked out to 2 ozs for 5 Smartpoints and my sauce was 1/3 cup for 2 Smartpoints. This probably could be a zero point recipe with how much breading for the chicken I didn't use but I just counted it as one.
Now, this is from when Weight Watchers AKA WW used Points Plus Value.
Sam says
Tried and true recipe that really packs flavor. For an alternative, I added minced garlic to the egg and dried the chicken with a towel before dipping it in the egg mixture. I then laid the chicken on top of a layer of tomato sauce prior to baking. It turns out fantastic served with roasted zucchini and egg noodles.