Easterns Classic Baked Chicken Parmesan

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A crispy, cheesy Italian-inspired dish with tender chicken coated in breadcrumbs and melted mozzarella. This Italian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, breaded chicken, 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: 20 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, mix breaded chicken with 1/4 cup parmesan. Place chicken on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 25 minutes until golden.
  3. Step 3: Meanwhile, sauté garlic in a skillet over medium heat for 1 minute. Add tomato sauce and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in remaining parmesan and fresh basil.
  4. Step 4: Top baked chicken with tomato sauce mixture and mozzarella. Broil for 3-5 minutes until cheese melts and browns.

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