Keto Baked Chicken Parmesan (Print Version)

Baked chicken breasts with almond flour coating, topped with marinara and mozzarella for a low-carb meal.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, approximately 5.3 oz each
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Coating

04 - 1 cup almond flour
05 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
07 - 2 large eggs

→ Topping

08 - 1 cup sugar-free marinara sauce
09 - 1 1/4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, optional

→ For Baking

11 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a large baking dish with olive oil.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt and pepper.
03 - In a shallow bowl, combine almond flour, grated Parmesan cheese, and dried Italian herbs. Mix thoroughly.
04 - In a separate shallow bowl, whisk eggs until well combined.
05 - Dip each seasoned chicken breast into egg wash, then coat thoroughly in almond flour mixture, pressing gently to ensure coating adheres properly.
06 - Place coated chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
07 - Bake for 20 minutes until coating turns golden and chicken is nearly cooked through.
08 - Remove dish from oven. Spoon marinara sauce evenly over each chicken breast, then sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
09 - Return to oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until cheese becomes bubbly and chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F.
10 - Remove from oven and garnish with fresh basil if desired before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's completely keto-friendly with only 7g of carbs per serving
  • The almond flour coating creates a satisfyingly crisp exterior
  • Ready in just 45 minutes for a quick weeknight dinner
  • Perfect for meal prep – it reheats beautifully
  • Naturally gluten-free without any special ingredients
02 -
  • Make sure your marinara sauce is truly sugar-free by checking the label carefully
  • For best results, use chicken breasts of similar size and thickness
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after baking for the juices to redistribute
  • The almond flour mixture can be stored in an airtight container for future use
  • For meal prep, prepare everything but don't add the sauce and cheese until ready to bake
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