Best-Best Chicken Parmesan

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Crispy breaded chicken with melted mozzarella and tangy marinara. This Italian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dip in egg, then coat in breadcrumbs and Parmesan.
  2. Step 2: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 4-5 minutes per side until golden.
  3. Step 3: Top with marinara sauce and mozzarella. Bake at 375°F (190°C) 10-12 minutes until cheese melts.
  4. Step 4: Garnish with fresh basil and serve with garlic bread.

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