One-Pan Chicken Parmesan with Zucchini

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-03 · Updated 2026-04-03

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A crispy, cheesy baked dish with breaded chicken, melted mozzarella, and roasted zucchini for a balanced, one-pan meal. This Italian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 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 400 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: 25 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness chicken breasts
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup, grated parmesan cheese
1, beaten egg
2 medium, sliced zucchini
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves, minced garlic
1/2 cup marinara sauce
1 cup, shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup grated parmesan, 1 beaten egg, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Add 4 pounded chicken breasts and coat evenly.
Step 3: In a skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Sauté 2 minced garlic cloves for 30 seconds, then add zucchini slices and cook for 5 minutes until tender.
Step 4: Arrange chicken on the baking sheet, top with marinara sauce, then spread zucchini on top. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella over the chicken and zucchini.
Step 5: Bake for 18-20 minutes until the chicken is golden and the cheese is bubbly and golden.