These Low Calorie High Protein Stuffed Tomatoes are just 126 calories and have 13.6 grams of protein!
This chicken parmesan stuffed tomatoes recipe can be made with homemade, or store-bought marinara sauce… This way you can whip up the chicken parmesan oven baked tomatoes quickly and easily.
At just 126 calories, you can enjoy more than one serving of these healthy baked tomatoes with parmesan.
Serve them with a crisp salad, or have seconds (and thirds) and fill up on these protein packed stuffed tomatoes.
These Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Tomatoes are just 126 calories and have 13.6 grams of protein!
Low Calorie High Protein Stuffed Tomatoes
What You’ll Find in this Article:
- Stuffed Baked Tomatoes Ingredients (shopping list!)
- How to Make Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe
- Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Tomatoes (recipe card!)
- Nutrition and Calories in Stuffed Tomatoes Recipes
Stuffed Baked Tomatoes Ingredients
It’s easy to make stuffed baked parmesan tomatoes low in calories and healthy…
Check out these healthy tips. They will help you make all your favorite baked stuffed tomatoes recipe healthy and low in calories.
Low Calorie Tips for Making Baked Tomatoes with Mozzarella:
- Homemade Marinara Sauce... this low calorie marinara sauce is much healthier than the stuff you buy at the store. Make your own and store it in 1 cup servings in the freezer for quick meals.
- Skip the Oil… It’s not needed in a recipe like this. So we skipped it, do so in all your favorite stuffed tomato recipes.
- Add Mozzarella JUST to the Tops… There’s already parmesan in the filling, so save calories and add just a little cheese to the tops.
Shopping List for Chicken Parm Baked Tomatoes:
- Tomatoes
- Salt
- Cooked, shredded chicken
- Parmesan cheese
- Homemade Marinara Sauce (or store bought)
- Mozzarella cheese
How to Make Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe
You can save time and work on these baked tomatoes cheese recipes with a bit of smart shopping.
These tips will help you save time on busy nights…
Easy Tips for Making This Baked Tomatoes Recipe:
- Chicken… Pick up a rotisserie chicken at the store, then shred the chicken while the tomatoes sit.
- Sauce… Pick up a jar of organic marinara sauce (less sugar and preservatives in organic) and skip making your own.
How to Make Baked Tomatoes with Cheese and Chicken:
- Preheat oven to 400° and line a casserole dish with 2 layers of paper towels.
- Slice the tops of the tomatoes off, and scoop out (and discard) the pulp and seeds.
- Salt insides and rest upside down over the paper towel lined casserole dish extract juices, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix together the chicken, Parmesan cheese, and 1/4 cup marinara sauce.
- Flip the tomatoes cut side up, and discard the paper towels.
- Stuff the tomatoes with the filling. Spoon over the remaining marinara sauce, and then top with the mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes, until tomatoes are cooked through and tops are golden brown.
Low Calorie High Protein Stuffed Tomatoes
These stuffed chicken parmesan baked tomatoes are just 126 calories each… and they’re packed full of protein!
If you skipped ahead, you may have missed the time saving tips in the “how to” section. Check them out if you need to get dinner ready fast.
Low Calorie High Protein Stuffed Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cooked, shredded chicken
- 2 teaspoons parmesan cheese
- ½ cup Homemade Marinara Sauce (or store bought)
- ¼ cup mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° and line a casserole dish with 2 layers of paper towels.
- Slice the tops of the tomatoes off, and scoop out (and discard) the pulp and seeds.
- Salt insides and rest upside down over the paper towel lined casserole dish extract juices, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix together the chicken, Parmesan cheese, and 1/4 cup marinara sauce.
- Flip the tomatoes cut side up, and discard the paper towels.
- Stuff the tomatoes with the filling. Spoon over the remaining marinara sauce, and then top with the mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes, until tomatoes are cooked through and tops are golden brown.
Nutrition
Nutrition and Calories in Stuffed Tomatoes Recipes
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Article History:
- Originally written and published September 7, 2021 by Audrey Johns
- Updated on April 4, 2023 by Audrey Johns
