Weight Watchers Parmesan Chicken is fantastic, plus it works out to only 2 Weight Watchers Points per serving!!! Parmesan Chicken has always been a favorite dinner of ours, and I love that I found a version that is WW-friendly!!
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Now finding meals that are on plan for me but ones 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 perfectly with a salad. I often prefer a homemade Olive Garden salad using Olive Garden Salad Dressing and Kraft Grated Parmesan Cheese for a low-point salad! However, sometimes I still enjoy my pasta with my Chicken Parmesan!
WHAT IS Weight Watchers?
When starting a new weight loss program or diet change, consult a doctor or physician about personal health concerns. It is a good idea to have blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and hormones checked at a physical before and during being on the WW program.
New to Weight Watchers?? Also known as WW, a weight loss program uses points assigned to food to track and lose weight. When you sign up, you take an assessment that will assign you a point value to eat daily and a weekly allowance. You can carry over 4 points from the day into your weekly budget, which is handy when you need more points.
I have been on Weight Watchers since 2011. They have had Points Plus Value, WW Smartpoints, Blue Plan, Green Plan, Purple Plan, WW Personal Points, and now Weight Watchers Points. The new Weight Watchers Simplified plan is the new program launched in November 2022 similar to previous plans like WW Smartpoints, with some color plans. ( You can see the Weight Watchers Zero Point Foods 2023 -> here)
No matter the WW plan, they work to help you learn healthy eating habits. I have hit lifetime goal weight several times but stopped operating the plan and tracking, so the weight does creep back on. You stay on as a lifetime member, working towards your goal. Head on over ->here to get a month for free.
**I first made this recipe in 2014 and it has been reupdated in 2023 to reflect the new Weight Watchers Program points**
Weight Watchers Parmesan Chicken Ingredients:
- Chicken Breasts – Boneless skinless chicken breasts are zero points on Weight Watchers and bring down the point value of this entree.
- Parmesan Cheese
- Panko Breadcrumbs
- Paprika
- Dried Parsley
- Garlic Salt
- Pepper
- Egg
How To Make WW Parmesan Chicken:
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees
Spray a baking dish with a nonstick spray and set to the side. I used a 9×13 Pyrex dish and had plenty of room for the chicken.
In a bowl, combine all your dry ingredients and stir together with a fork until well blended.
Crack the egg into a separate bowl for an egg wash to brush onto your chicken before dipping it into the breading.
Beat your egg with a fork.
Use a basting brush to brush the egg onto 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 165 degrees or higher. Use a meat thermometer to verify the temperature.
Serve and enjoy!!
Weight Watchers Chicken Parmesan Breakdown
Only the cheese and the bread crumbs have points in this recipe. Now you don’t use all the breading in this, but I err on the side of caution and would instead track too many points. If you have a lot left or bread your piece less than others, you could manually follow yours for a low point value.
How To Store Leftover ww chicken parmesan
You can store leftover casserole in an air-tight container for up to three days in the ridge. If freezing leftover casserole it can be kept in the freezer for up to 30 days.
Storing leftovers properly requires the right tools! My preferred storage method is if the leftovers can be sealed in a food saver. If not, then an air-tight container or Ziploc bag for the fridge is the way I go. The air-tight container and a freezer Ziploc bag are the next best bet for freezing the leftovers. I also use a food scale to measure portions into serving sizes.
Freezable storage Containers
Food SealerFreezer BagsFood Scale
WHAT TO SERVE WITH skinny chicken parmesan:
- Green Salad
- Vegetable Stir Fry
- Oven Roasted Potatoes
- Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
- Green Beans
- Air Fryer Asparagus
- Pasta
- WW English Muffin Garlic Bread– This English muffin bread is on the lower point side.
Other Variations Of Chicken Parmesan:
Chicken Parmesan is one of those dishes that the whole family and the kids will love! If you want more variations and tips on Chicken Parmesan, check out Easy Chicken Parmesan Recipes. (see the post -> here)
- Chicken Parmesan Skillet Dinner
- Easy Chicken Parmesan
- Weight Watchers Chicken Parmesan Recipe
- Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Weight Watchers Chicken Recipes:
WW chicken recipes are my favorite! I love chicken, so having a lower-point main dish means I can enjoy higher-point side dishes! Weight Watchers chicken breast recipes work out to the lowest points when they use boneless skinless chicken breasts.
- Garlic Chicken
- Ranch Chicken
- Chicken Stove Top Casserole
- Chicken Taco Soup
- WW Chicken Fried Rice
- Cilantro Lime Chicken
Weight Watcher Collections To Checkout
Are you looking for Zero Point food ideas? Check out this list -> here of all the Zero Weight Watchers points food.
These are easy Weight Watchers recipes made in my kitchen; most are kid-approved. Click on the name to be taken to them.
- Weight Watchers Instant Pot Recipes
- Delicious Low Point Soups
- Dinners For The Family
- Best Weight Watchers Cereals
- Air Fryer Recipes
- Best Weight Watchers Tortillas
- Chicken Dinners
- Best Store Bought Weight Watchers Salad Dressings
- Dessert Recipes
- Pumpkin Recipes
- Brownie Recipes
- Casserole Recipes
- Weight Watcher Muffins
- Breakfast Recipes
- Weight Watchers Pizzas
- Weight Watchers Grilling
Weight Watchers Parmesan Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
- 1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese
- 2 Tablespoon Panko Bread Crumbs
- 1/8 Teaspoon Paprika
- 1 Teaspoon Dried Parsley
- 2 Teaspoon Garlic Salt
- 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 Egg
Instructions
- Preheat 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 oven for about 35 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees or higher.
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.
Jill says
One word… delicious!