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Published October 23, 2020. By Alyssa Brantley 19 Comments

Gluten-Free Chicken Parmesan

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Low Carb Chicken Parmesan from www.EverydayMaven.com

Our easy low-carb and gluten-free Chicken Parmesan is ready in under 30 minutes. Kids love this and call it Chicken Pizza – We call it Delicious!

plate of gluten-free chicken parmesan with salad and knife and fork

My two-year-old is obsessed with pizza. Literally OBSESSED. It’s all he can talk about. From the time he wakes up in the morning to right before bed, he wants to let us know that he expects to eat pizza – or as he says “Pibba” – for every. single. meal.

It’s been going on for over a week at this point with no sign of letting up. Obviously, I am not going to have my kid eating pizza for every meal like a complete loon so I made “Pizza Chicken“.

aka gluten-free chicken parmesan. Because really isn’t that what chicken parm is? Except that this version is low carb, gluten-free, grain-free, and egg-free!

And,  you know what? It’s freaking amazing.

Gluten-Free Chicken Parmesan Ingredients:

  • Boneless, Skinless Chicken Cutlets
  • Olive Oil Spray
  • Almond Meal
  • Spices (Salt, Italian Seasoning, Black Pepper, Garlic Powder)
  • Marinara Sauce
  • Mozzarella Cheese
  • Fresh Basil for serving (optional)

This gluten-free chicken parmesan is legit and you need to add it to your meal plan. It’s so simple and most of the work is done in the oven so it’s sort of like a one-pot (or pan) meal and it’s on the table in under 30 minutes.

It might not be Pibba but it passed. One non-Pibba meal down, who knows how many more to go?

topping breaded chicken with sauce and mozzarella cheese on a baking sheet

Recipe Tips:

  • Almond Meal is different than Almond Flour or Blanched Almond Flour. Almond Meal is essentially just ground up almonds with the skins on. It has a heavier and coarser texture than almond flour or blanched almond flour, which is perfect for this dish. Trader Joe’s has a great price on almond meal. If you don’t live near a TJ’s, you can order it online or look in the bulk section of your grocery store.
  • Some of my favorite no-sugar jarred sauces are Monte Bene and Rao’s Homemade.

white dinner plate with cooked chicken parmesan and salad

More Gluten-Free Pizza Inspired Recipes:

Pepperoni Pizza Egg Casserole

Spaghetti Squash Low Carb Pizza

Watermelon Pizza

Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

Did you make this recipe? Please give it a star rating below!

Low Carb Chicken Parmesan
Prep Time: 7 mins
Cook Time: 23 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
 

Our easy low-carb and gluten-free Chicken Parmesan is ready in under 30 minutes. Kids love this and call it Chicken Pizza - We call it Delicious!

Course: Mains
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: chicken pizza, easy chicken parmesan recipe, healthy chicken parmesan, how to make gluten free chicken parm, Low Carb Chicken Parmesan
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 256 kcal
Author: Alyssa Brantley
5 from 3 votes
white plate with gluten-free chicken parmesan and salad
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Ingredients
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced into four evenly sized cutlets
  • olive oil spray
  • 1/2 cup almond meal
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 tablespoons sugar free marinara sauce see NOTES
  • 2 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
  • fresh basil for serving
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 425F. Line a baking sheet with tinfoil and spray the tinfoil with olive oil.
  2. Split breasts into 4 cutlets by carefully slicing through the middle of each breast with the knife parallel to the cutting board.
  3. Spray each cutlet (both sides) with olive oil and set aside.
  4. In a shallow bowl or large plate, mix almond meal with salt, Italian seasoning, black pepper and garlic powder.
  5. Dredge each cutlet in the almond meal mixture until well coated on both sides and place on lined baking sheet.
  6. Spray the coated cutlets with olive oil until well coated.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes undisturbed. Flip and bake an additional 5 minutes.
  8. Remove and spread 1 T of marinara sauce on each cutlet. Change oven heat to "Broil".
  9. Top each with 1/2 ounce of shredded mozzarella.
  10. Place in oven on broil and broil for 2 to 3 minutes until cheese is melted and beginning to brown.
  11. Remove, serve topped with fresh chopped basil and Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Low Carb Chicken Parmesan
Amount Per Serving (1 cutlet)
Calories 256 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 84mg28%
Sodium 735mg32%
Potassium 480mg14%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 30g60%
Vitamin A 195IU4%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 111mg11%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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UPDATE NOTES: This recipe for gluten-free chicken parmesan was originally published in April 2017 and was most recently updated in October 2020.

 

Filed Under: 30 Minute Meals, By Diet, By Occasion, Course, Date Night, Egg Free, Fall, Family Friendly, Freezer Meals, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Keto, Kid Friendly, Low Carb, Mains, Nuts, One Pot Meals, Poultry, Primal, Proteins, Season, Special Ingredients, Spring, Summer, Winter

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  1. Marie says

    October 19, 2020 at 1:51 pm

    Very excited to find this recipe. We tried a few other glutenfree chicken parm recipes and weren’t thrilled. This one is really easy and really tasty! A keeper going into our regular dinner rotation. Thanks for a great recipe Alyssa!

    Reply
    • Alyssa Brantley says

      October 20, 2020 at 9:24 am

      Hi Marie! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment and let me know! So happy you love this recipe 🙂

      Reply
  2. MartaNunez Pouzols says

    May 18, 2020 at 7:40 pm

    Hi! Do you mean 1 pound total, or 1 pound per breast?

    Thank you!!! I love your website! (heart)

    Reply
    • Alyssa Brantley says

      May 18, 2020 at 9:36 pm

      1 pound total! Hi! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Dawn says

    August 16, 2017 at 12:30 pm

    This receipt sounds awesome! Could I use coconut flour instead? It’s what I have and use most so I was trying to not buy another special ingredient.
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      August 22, 2017 at 2:26 pm

      Hi Dawn,
      Coconut flour performs very differently and won’t really brown. It also absorbs moisture so gets very sticky / gummy. You can deep fry coconut flour coating but that is a whole other type of recipe.

      Reply
  4. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

    May 4, 2017 at 10:41 pm

    Fast, easy and delicious, that’s always a winning combination, and I like the idea of using almond meal instead of breadcrumbs, I’ll need to try that!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      May 8, 2017 at 7:13 pm

      Yes, the crust is perfect and doesn’t taste like almonds at all!

      Reply
  5. Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says

    May 4, 2017 at 11:59 am

    Hey what’s wrong with pizza for every meal? LOL I LOVE this chicken parm – it’s one of my hubby’s favorite meals. Will have to make it for him.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      May 8, 2017 at 7:13 pm

      ha! right on. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Kevin | economicalchef.com says

    April 23, 2017 at 8:13 pm

    Thanks for this cool recipe! I am always subbing sides for healthier options, so love the idea here.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      April 25, 2017 at 2:43 pm

      You’re welcome Kevin! Hope you love it!

      Reply
  7. John/Kitchen Riffs says

    April 19, 2017 at 6:20 am

    I’m basically a kid at heart (probably more like 14 than 2), so I think about pizza a lot, too. 🙂 This is definitely a dish for me! Really good — thanks.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      April 20, 2017 at 3:39 pm

      I hear that – who doesn’t love pizza!?

      Reply
  8. Mary says

    April 19, 2017 at 2:08 am

    Thanks Alyssa! This sounds wonderful. I recently purchased an AirFryer and this sounds like it would work beautifully in it!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      April 20, 2017 at 3:38 pm

      Let me know how it works in the AirFryer Mary!!

      Reply
  9. Carol-Ann says

    April 18, 2017 at 8:39 pm

    Thanks Alyssa for this. I think my 8 and 10 year olds would actually like this with parmesan cheese so would be curious if I can just substitute the mozzarella for real parmesan? Also, I can’t have tomatoes and don’t digest cheese well (long story) so am wondering if you tasted the chicken without the “pibba” topping and if its good to go, or could suggest something quick so I’m not making more than one meal? I also want to say thank you. We make could use of the many recipes you have posted as they fit my needs and the whole family enjoys them – my children have actually requested your paleo salmon cakes for their birthday meals!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      April 18, 2017 at 9:07 pm

      Hi Carol-Ann!
      Last time I made it, I used flaked Parmesan (like shaved Parm?) because I didn’t have mozzarella and it was great so maybe that would work for the kids? And, the chicken was fantastic without the Pibba lol so you could definitely have yours without the tomatoes and cheese. Awwwww – I LOVE that they requested one of my recipes. That totally made my night! <3

      Reply
      • Carol-Ann says

        April 18, 2017 at 9:15 pm

        wonderful! Thanks from Canada : )

        Reply

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