One-Pan Chicken Parmesan Casserole
A juicy chicken breast baked with marinara, mozzarella, and Parmesan for a cheesy, crispy dish that’s. This Italian-American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 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.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz each) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup (40 g) panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup (25 g) grated parmesan cheese
- 1 large, beaten egg
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) marinara sauce
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 tsp (6 g) kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) fresh ground black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and brush 1 tbsp olive oil over the surface.
- Step 2: In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup bread crumbs, 1/4 cup parmesan, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Press 4 chicken breasts into the mixture, then dip in beaten egg and press again.
- Step 3: Place chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce over the top, then sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Step 4: Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly, and the chicken is fully cooked through.
