Those of you who have had Chicken Parmesan before will quickly notice that this recipe does not resemble the Italian Classic very much. That’s because this is the Weight Watchers version of the famous dish.
Instead of the saucy and cheesy classic, this version includes lightly breaded cutlets topped with sliced tomatoes, basil leaves, and a little mozzarella cheese.
I tried to keep the original Weight Watchers recipe as original as possible but made a minor change to make clean up a little easier. The original recipe had you placing the chicken breasts directly on the baking sheet, but I decided to use some aluminum foil.
Recipe Tips
- If the chicken breasts are especially thick you may want to cut them in half. This will ensure they cook completely before the cheese burns. Always make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F before eating.
Weight Watchers Disclaimer
I’ve never personally subscribed to Weight Watchers, but several family members have over the years. This recipe originates from one of their old recipe books. I’ve included the “points” listed in the book for your convenience. However, if this information is crucial to you, please verify it directly with Weight Watchers.
Weight Watchers Points for this recipe: 7 points per serving
Gather your Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Weight Watchers Chicken Parmesan recipe. For ingredient amounts please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Chicken Breasts – I like to pat them dry with a paper towel beforehand
- Salt – a staple in most recipes
- Mayonnaise – use your favorite brand as long as it is of the low-calorie variety
- Bread Crumbs – regular bread crumbs are preferred but you can use seasoned if you want
- Tomato – I like to use vine-ripened tomatoes
- Olive Oil – always use the best quality olive oil you can
- Fresh Basil Leaves – make sure you rinse them before using
- Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese – you can use pre-shredded or shred your own
- Parmesan Cheese – adds a little salty sharpness to the chicken parmesan
How to Make Weight Watchers Chicken Parmesan
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Lightly grease a foil-lined baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- Sprinkle the chicken breasts with the salt. then brush both sides with the mayonnaise.
- Place the bread crumbs in a large ziploc plastic bag. Add the chicken, one piece at a time and shake to coat. Place the chicken on the baking sheet.
- Top each with the tomato slices and sprinkle with the oil, basil, and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 12 minutes. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.
Printable Recipe Card
Weight Watchers Chicken Parmesan
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Ingredients
- 4 Chicken Breasts
- ½ Tsp Salt
- 2 Tbsp Mayonnaise, reduced calorie
- ½ Cup Bread Crumbs
- 1 large Tomato, cut into 8 slices
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 8 Fresh Basil Leaves, or as needed
- ½ Cup Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
- 1 Tbsp Parmesan Cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Lightly grease a foil lined baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- Sprinkle the chicken breasts with the salt. then brush both sides with the mayonnaise.
- Place the bread crumbs in a large zip loc plastic bag. Add the chicken, one piece at a time and shake to coat. Place the chicken on the baking sheet.
- Top each with the tomato slices, sprinkle with the oil, basil, and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 12 minutes. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.
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