Comfort Food Low-Carb Chicken Parmesan with Egg Wash (No Breadcrumbs)

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb chicken cutlets
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese (finely grated)
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• to taste salt(optional)
• to taste black pepper(optional)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups marinara sauce (no sugar added if possible)
• 3 cups spinach
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment.

2. 2

   Set up coating: whisk eggs in a bowl. In another bowl, mix Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   Coat chicken: dip each cutlet in egg, then press into Parmesan mixture until evenly coated. Place on the sheet pan.

4. 4

   Bake first stage: drizzle lightly with olive oil and bake 15 minutes until set and golden.

5. 5

   Warm sauce and finish spinach: simmer marinara in a saucepan 3–5 minutes; fold in spinach until wilted.

6. 6

   Assemble: spoon marinara over chicken, top with mozzarella, and bake 8–10 minutes until cheese melts and chicken is cooked through.

7. 7

   Rest 3 minutes before serving for best texture.