Best-Ever Chicken Parmesan

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Crispy breaded chicken breasts topped with marinara, melted mozzarella, and a tangy tomato sauce. This Italian-American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, all-purpose flour, eggs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 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: 35 min Serves 4 Italian-American cuisine 550 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a shallow bowl, mix flour and 1/4 tsp salt. In another bowl, beat eggs. In a third bowl, combine breadcrumbs and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Dredge chicken breasts in flour, then dip in eggs, and coat in breadcrumbs. Place on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
  3. Step 3: Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden. Top with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and basil. Return to oven for 5 minutes until cheese melts and browns.
  4. Step 4: Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

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