Dinner for 4
Stuffed Chicken Parmesan
Chicken breasts hold melted mozzarella, then bake under marinara sauce with a crisp flour, egg, breadcrumb, and Parmesan coating.
$11.50for 4 servings
$2.87 per serving$11.50 for 4
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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinKid-friendlyFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $5.24Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.64Typical price |
| Pasta sauce$0.10/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.70Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.80Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.75 | $1.12Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.50 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSalt and pepperOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp extra light olive oil (optional)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 6 oz mozzarella cheese
- 6 fresh basil leaves (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and lightly oil a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast without slicing through, then fill each pocket with mozzarella.
- Set out the flour seasoned with salt and pepper, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan.
- Coat each stuffed breast in flour, egg, and breadcrumb mixture, then place them in the baking dish.
- Bake for 18 minutes, spoon marinara over the chicken, and cover with the remaining mozzarella.
- Bake for 5 to 7 minutes more until the chicken reaches 165 F and the cheese melts, then add basil.
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
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