Dinner for 4
Chicken Parmesan Casserole
Chicken pieces bake in marinara beneath mozzarella, Parmesan, basil, and crunchy garlic croutons.
Typical price
$14.82for 4 servings
$3.71 per serving$14.82 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
ItalianHigh-proteinFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 2.5 lb | $8.73Typical price |
| Pasta sauce$0.10/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.70Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.96Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.70Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.82 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 5 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 package (8 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 package (5 oz) garlic croutons
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and oil a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then cook the garlic and red pepper flakes for 1 minute.
- Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces, add them to the skillet, and cook for 6 minutes.
- Spread the marinara in the baking dish, add the chicken, and bake for 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle the basil, mozzarella, Parmesan, and croutons over the chicken.
- Bake for 8 minutes, until the cheese melts and the chicken reaches 165 F.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
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