Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe

"Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe" lands at 31g of protein for 248 calories a serving, which makes it an easy way to hit a protein target on Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Zepbound without overeating. It leans rich, so save it for a day your stomach is settled rather than right after an injection.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless (skinless chicken breasts (about 8 oz each, sliced in half lengthwise to make 8))
• 3/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (such as 4C (you can also use GF crumbs))
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or Romano cheese)
• 2 tbsp butter (melted (or olive oil))
• 3/4 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese (I like Polly-o)
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• cooking spray
• basil (or parsley (optional for garnish))

Method

1. 1Heat the oven to 450°F and give a large baking sheet a light coat of cooking spray.
2. 2Stir the breadcrumbs together with the Parmesan in one bowl, and melt the butter in a second. Brush each piece of chicken with a thin layer of butter, press it into the crumb mixture to coat, and lay it on the prepared sheet; repeat with the rest.
3. 3Mist the tops with a little oil and roast for 25 minutes.
4. 4Pull the pan out and spoon about a tablespoon of marinara over each cutlet, then scatter roughly 1 1/2 tablespoons of mozzarella on top.
5. 5Return to the oven for about 5 minutes, just until the cheese melts.

Tips for GLP-1 appetites

• Not the gentlest option on a rough stomach day — better suited to when appetite and digestion feel normal.
• Stick to a smaller portion — rich, high-fat meals tend to sit heavier on glp-1 medication.
• At 31g of protein a serving, this alone gets you a meaningful chunk of the way to a daily 80–120g protein target.